Dan is at an international food fest with his brother Jude. When Dan is served a dish of Mopane worm stew, Jude tells him reassuringly, "That's food!" and Dan comprehends his statement regarding the concept of food. Which of the following characteristics of concepts has been illustrated in this scenario?
A. Concepts aid memory.
B. Concepts provide clues about how to react to a particular object.
C. Concepts facilitate generalization.
D. Concepts facilitate association between experiences and objects.
Answer: B
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