The role of category valence in prototype preference

Figures & data

Table 1. Probabilities of dot movement by distortion level.

Distortion level	Units of movement	Probability	Exemplary dot pattern
Prototype	–	–
1	No Movement	.75
	1	.15
	2	.05
	3	.03
	4	.02
2	No Movement	.36
	1	.48
	2	.06
	3	.05
	4	.05
3	No Movement	.00
	1	.40
	2	.32
	3	.15
	4	.13
4	No Movement	.00
	1	.24
	2	.16
	3	.30
	4	.30

Note: Each dot was equally likely to be moved in any direction.

Figure 1. Mean evaluation depending on typicality and category valence. Note: Error bars represent the standard error of mean.

Data availability statement

All data, materials, and analysis scripts can be accessed via https://osf.io/pkfhj/?view_only=729e55a2d8e840c58779cc6db63080a9.