Rule-based categorization involves typically involves the use of ______________, while categorization using prototypes involves _____________
A) comparison; definitions
B) definitions; comparison
C) concepts; graded memberships
D) graded memberships; concepts
Answer: B
Rationale: In rule-based categorization, objects or events are categorized according to a certain set of rules or definitions. In contrast, categorization using a prototype is done by comparison, not explicit rules.
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