How Do Prototypes Differ from Exemplars

question 127

Multiple Choice

How do prototypes differ from exemplars?

• A)Prototypes are man-made, while exemplars occur in nature.
• B)The first object a person encounters in a new category becomes the prototype, while the most representative one becomes the exemplar.
• C)Prototypes are the best example of a category, while exemplars are an average of the category.
• D)A prototype is less detailed than an exemplar.

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