Question

Matching new items to a(n) _____ provides a quick and easy method for sorting items into existing mental categories

Answer 1

Answer: Prototype

Explanation:

Prototype in terms of psychology is defined as the recognized element, thought, idea etc belongs to example of certain category or class.It makes the classification process easy because it behaves as the sample or model of something .

It is used in various field for sorting ,classification and organizing elements such  as engineering, design,electronics etc.This technique is time-saving and  easy to perform.

Answer 2

Answer:

prototype

Explanation:

Prototype -

It refers to a type of sample or model , to test a particular object or process , in order to increase the speed of manufacturing , is referred to as a prototype .

A prototype is used to check some new product or design .

Hence , from the given information of the question,

The correct term is prototype.