Harriet decides if an animal is a bird by comparing it to a robin, which he believes is the best example of a bird.In this case, Harriet's categorization method is most like the:
A)defining features method
B)prototype method
C)family resemblance method
D)exemplar method

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The prototype method involves comparing a new instance or object to a mental representation of a typical or idealized example of a category. In this case, Harriet is using the robin as a prototype or best example of a bird to determine if other animals are birds.

Harriet Decides If an Animal Is a Bird by Comparing