Which of the following best exemplifies the prediction function of categorization?
A)
Francis sees her parents talking in a joyous manner and realizes it's probably a good time for her to tell them she wants to dye her hair black.
B)
Borat overhears a group of cognitive scientists talking about some concept he has never heard, but their use of it has allowed them to develop some new research ideas.
C)
Lizzy went to a buffet-style dinner party with ethnic food she was unfamiliar with; by observing the smells and compositions of the items she was able to pick out what was vegetarian.
D)
Sara was about to leave for school without making her bed, but knowing how her mom reacted the last time that happened, she knew she'd just get even more mad and so made her bed.
Answer: D