A mental model containing the most typical features of a concept is called a(n) ________.
A) prototype
B) compensatory model
C) stereotype
D) algorithm

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A mental model containing the most typical features of a concept is called a prototype. The other options are not directly related to this definition. Compensatory model refers to a decision-making model, stereotype refers to a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group or culture, and algorithm refers to a step-by-step problem-solving procedure.

A Mental Model Containing the Most Typical Features of a Concept