Explanatory theories about our conceptual knowledge differ from prototype theory in that the explanatory theories emphasize
A) the importance of specific traits for category members.
B) the importance of frequency of view in shaping category judgments.
C) a holistic approach to categorization that asks how different concepts are related to each other.
D) the fact that,as we learn more about a category,we can explain why the category is useful.
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