Asked by Savannah Grado on May 29, 2024

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Chris is describing what lasagna is to a friend who has never eaten it before.He tells his friend,"Lasagna usually has layers of noodles with cheese and sauce in between each layer."
In this situation,Chris is describing his ________ of lasagna.

A) mental map
B) category
C) analogical representation
D) concept

Analogical Representation

A concept in cognitive psychology where mental representations are understood to have similarities with the physical objects they represent, allowing for inference and understanding based on these analogies.

Lasagna

A traditional Italian dish made with layers of flat pasta alternating with fillings such as ragù (meat sauce), vegetables, cheese, and seasonings and sauces.

  • Elucidate the distinctions among cognitive schemas, concepts, prototypes, and exemplars, along with their effectiveness in information processing.
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Keona CaradineMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Chris is describing his concept of lasagna, which refers to a mental representation that groups or categorizes shared features of related objects, events, or other stimuli. In this case, the concept is about what constitutes lasagna.