The exemplar theory of categorization holds that:
A) items will not be considered for category membership unless they share a defining characteristic with the exemplar.
B) categories are defined based on the average difference between a prototype and an exemplar.
C) category judgements are made by comparing a new instance with stored memories of other instances of a category.
D) only the best examples of a category will be included for membership in that category.
C) category judgements are made by comparing a new instance with stored memories of other instances of a category.
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