Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

8. Cognition

Language Development

Psychology

8. Cognition

Language Development

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Whether a whale is a fish or a mammal is an example of a

fuzzy natural concept.

superordinate concept.

prototype.

schema.

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Understand the concept of 'fuzzy natural concept': This refers to categories that do not have clear boundaries, where membership is not always clear-cut. For example, a whale might be considered a fish by some due to its aquatic nature, but it is biologically a mammal.

Explore the idea of 'superordinate concept': This is a higher-level category that encompasses more specific subcategories. For instance, 'animal' is a superordinate concept that includes both 'fish' and 'mammal'.

Define 'prototype': A prototype is the best or most typical example of a category. In the context of mammals, a prototype might be a dog or a human, which are more typical examples than a whale.

Clarify 'schema': A schema is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information. It is a mental structure that represents some aspect of the world.

Determine which concept best fits the example: Consider how each of these concepts applies to the classification of a whale and decide which one best describes the situation where a whale is considered either a fish or a mammal.