25.3 Number of Shared Features
To say “dog” when seeing a fox is quite likely; to say “dog” when seeing a shetland pony for the first time is not so likely. This is because the fox has many of the relevant features that control the response “dog,” but a shetland pony has only a few of the relevant features that control the response.
quite likely
not so likely
Stimulus Features of “Dog”
Fur
Barking
Four legs
Canine teeth
Claws
Tail
Size
Color
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