According to the Concept of Prototypes, How Do We Decide

Multiple Choice

According to the concept of prototypes, how do we decide whether an item belongs to a particular category?

A) We count how many defining characteristics of the category it has.
B) We consult a memorized list of which items belong to the category.
C) We compare the item to the most typical members of the category.
D) We compare the features of the item to a precise definition of the category.