Why Is Categorization an Efficient Way of Thinking

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is categorization an efficient way of thinking?

• A) It reduces the amount of information about a concept in memory.
• B) It makes information about a concept more specific.
• C) It reduces the number of concepts held in memory.
• D) It prioritizes the important information in a concept.

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Definitions:

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