An alien from another galaxy has landed on Earth and is overwhelmed by the sensory input it must process.Eventually,the alien simplifies its thinking by categorizing sets of experiences and objects according to their common features.In other words,the alien learns to form ____.
A) heuristics
B) schemas
C) concepts
D) scripts

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The alien's process of simplifying its thinking by categorizing sets of experiences and objects according to their common features refers to the formation of concepts. A concept is a mental category used to represent a group or set of objects, events, or relations that share common properties. Heuristics are mental shortcuts or rules of thumb used to make quick judgments or solve problems. Schemas are mental frameworks used to organize and interpret information. Scripts are mental frameworks used to organize our understanding of the sequence of events in a particular situation. None of these terms are as appropriate for describing the alien's process as the formation of concepts.

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