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Wikipedia: Prototype theory

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Wikipedia: Prototype theory
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Prototype theory is a theory of categorization in cognitive science, particularly in psychology and cognitive linguistics, in which there is a graded degree of belonging to a conceptual category, and some members are more central than others.
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This source backs 6 claims across the atlas. As facts: 3 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds. Plus 2 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.

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  • Theories and Concepts, 5 claims: 2 well-attested, 1 holds, 2 general references.
  • Sources, 1 claims: 1 well-attested.

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3

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1

Theories and Concepts

General References

2

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