#categorization

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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Gifted Dogs Generalize Words to Items With the Same Function

Gifted word-learning dogs can generalize verbal labels to categorize objects by shared function, not only by perceptual similarity.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Under the Currents of Generational Myths

Individual differences within generations far exceed average generational gaps, making generational labels unreliable predictors of personality, intelligence, motivation, or values.
Philosophy
Creating fair categories of competition in sports presents ethical challenges that involve balancing multiple factors, but extremes of categorization can lead to absurd outcomes.
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