Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Difficulty for Similarity-Based

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a difficulty for similarity-based models of concepts?

• A)Two objects can be defined as having many more similarities than differences but fall into different categories.
• B)Two objects with some differences can still be considered part of the same category.
• C)Two objects with fundamentally different underlying structures cannot be part of the same category.
• D)Two objects that belong to the same category are sometimes viewed as better or worse members.

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