#1
What is concept formation?
The process of understanding the world through categorization and mental representation
The process of creating physical objects
The process of learning a new language
The process of memorization
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good model in concept formation?
Simplicity
Accuracy
Flexibility
Incomprehensibility
#3
What is the term for the process of refining concepts by adding more specific details?
Generalization
Specialization
Abstraction
Differentiation
#4
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing concept formation?
Culture
Language
Genetics
Temperature
#5
What is the term for the process of categorizing items based on their similarities and differences?
Generalization
Differentiation
Classification
Specialization
#6
Which of the following is an example of a superordinate concept?
Chair
Furniture
Office chair
Beanbag chair
#7
Which model suggests that concepts are represented by a collection of features?
Prototype model
Exemplar model
Feature-based model
Schema model
#8
In the context of concept formation, what does 'prototype' refer to?
The best example or most typical instance of a concept
A unique case that does not fit into any concept
A concept that has no clear definition
An abstract idea with no real-world representation
#9
What is a mental representation of a concept called?
Prototype
Exemplar
Schema
Category
#10
Which model suggests that people categorize items by comparing them to a mental representation of the category?
Prototype model
Exemplar model
Feature-based model
Schema model
#11
Which model proposes that concepts are represented by specific instances stored in memory?
Prototype model
Exemplar model
Feature-based model
Schema model
#12
In concept formation, what is a schema?
A mental framework for organizing and interpreting information
A specific example used to represent a category
A characteristic shared by all members of a category
A basic-level concept with clear boundaries
#13
According to Rosch's prototype theory, which level of categorization is most likely to have a prototype?
Basic level
Superordinate level
Subordinate level
Sub-basic level
#14
What is the main criticism of the prototype model of concept formation?
It cannot explain how people categorize unfamiliar items
It overemphasizes the role of similarity in categorization
It is too complex to be applied in real-life situations
It does not consider the role of schemas in concept formation
#15
In concept formation, what is the process of creating new categories called?
Classification
Categorization
Generalization
Abstraction
#16
Which theory suggests that people use specific examples from their past experiences to categorize new items?
Prototype theory
Exemplar theory
Feature-based theory
Schema theory
#17
Which type of concept has clear and easily defined boundaries?
Basic-level concept
Superordinate concept
Subordinate concept
Fuzzy concept
#18
Which type of concept lacks clear boundaries and is more subjective in nature?
Basic-level concept
Superordinate concept
Subordinate concept
Fuzzy concept