A prototype is a

A) mental grouping of similar objects,events,ideas,or people.
B) step-by-step procedure for solving problems.
C) best example of a particular category.
D) simple thinking strategy for solving problems efficiently.

Prototype

A mental image or best example of a category. Matching new items to a prototype provides a quick and easy method for sorting items into categories (as when comparing feathered creatures to a prototypical bird, such as a crow).

Category

A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.

Mental Grouping

The cognitive process of categorizing objects or information based on shared attributes or relations, aiding in understanding and memory.