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Prototype theory refers to the theory that suggests that categories are formed on the basis of a (prototypical, or averaged) model of the category

Prototype view of concepts refers to the idea that all concepts are organized around idealized mental representations of examples.

Prototypes (or Stereotypes) are a socially shared set of cognitive generalizations, examples are beliefs, expectations about the qualities and characteristics of the typical member of a particular group or social category.

Prototypical approach refers to system for categorizing disorders using both essential, defining characteristics and a range of variation on other characteristics.

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Protoword is an idiosyncratic sound sequence that children use with consistent meaning but which is not clearly derived from a word in the target language.

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Protozoa in the psychology context does not have a direct or common application. Protozoa are single-celled microorganisms that belong to the biological domain and are studied primarily in fields like microbiology, parasitology, and biology. They are unrelated to psychological concepts or theories.

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Protracted tolerance refers to a type of functional tolerance that occurs over the course of two or more drug administrations

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Protraction is the forward movement of the shoulder girdle away from the spine; abduction of the scapula.

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