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Categorization


Categorizing is an effective methodology that allows chunks of lexical information to be arranged in multiple manners to instantly relate their significance. Binary forces should be correlated to stimulate schemata, accelerating the retrieval of the needed lexical term.



Felines

  • domesticated cats
    (offspring = kittens)
  • wild cats
    (offspring = cubs)
  1. puma
  2. jaguar
  3. leopard
  4. tiger
  5. cheetah
  6. lion
  7. lynx
  8. cougar
  9. panther



Canines

  • domesticated dogs
    (offspring = puppies)
  • wild dogs
    (offspring = pups)
  1. wolf
  2. fox
  3. coyote
  4. jackal
  5. hyena