Toxic Shock Syndrome is caused by

A 2-year-old has just figured out that the soft, furry, four-legged creatures that she loves so much are "cats." Her mental representation of this category is called a

a. prototype. b. concept. c. schema. d. stereotype.

Friendships are particularly important during adolescence because it is a time of life when young people

a. extend their relationships outside the immediate family. b. are more likely to experience social isolation. c. are more at risk for being unpopular with peers. d. spend more and more time with their parents.