Concept Learning
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Concept Learning
1.A mental structure that categorizes a set of objects, events, or ideas is:
a.a concept.
b.a principle.
c.a theory.
d.a fact.
2.Another name for characteristics of a concept is:
a.attributes.
b.prototypes.
c.exemplars.
d.nonexamples.
3.The rule-driven theory of learning concepts places emphasis on understanding a concept’s:
a.characteristics.
b.prototypes.
c.exemplars.
d.rules.
4.Of the following, the most important characteristic of the concept cup is:
a.blue
b.handle
c.holds liquid
d.ceramic
5.Upon seeing an elderly man with white hair, a beard, and a bit of a belly, a toddler shouts, “Look Mama, SANTA!” She identified the white hair, beard, and belly as:
a.prototypes.
b.exemplars.
c.characteristics.
d.rules.
6.Early concept learning research found that learners quickly identify the essential characteristics of a concept and classify examples accordingly. This research finding most closely relates to which of the following?
a.Behaviorist theories of concept learning
b.Social cognitive theories of concept learning
c.Prototype theories of concept learning
d.Rule-driven theories of concept learning
7.The best case example of a concept is referred to as a(n):
a.attribute.
b.prototype.
c.feature.
d.characteristic.
8.Having grown up in southern Florida, my friend Avery was stunned by how many trees there are in central Pennsylvania. In his mind, he equated tree with Palm tree. For him Palm tree is best described as:
a.an examplar.
b.a prototype.
c.a characteristic.
d.a rule.
9.The view that people learn concepts by constructing the best representation of a category, such as constructing the best representation of the concept reptile. This view most closely relates to which of the following?
a.Social cognitive theories of concept learning
b.Prototype theories of concept learning
c.Exemplar theories of concept learning
d.Rule-driven theories of concept learning
10.Prototype theories of concept learning are likely to be most effective for explaining how students learn which of the following concepts?
a.Herbivore
b.Socialist
c.Rectangle
d.Direct object
Concept Learning
1.A mental structure that categorizes a set of : 1200729
