On her first visit to Quantasia,Jessica,a traveler,visits a restaurant near a highway that serves traditional cuisine.She learns that such kinds of restaurants are termed as "matam." According to the characteristics of a concept,which of the following characteristics has been illustrated in this scenario?
A)Concepts provide clues about how to react to a particular object.
B)Concepts aid memory.
C)Concepts facilitate association between experiences and objects.
D)Concepts facilitate generalization.

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The scenario illustrates the characteristic of concepts facilitating generalization. Jessica learns that restaurants serving traditional cuisine near highways are referred to as "matam," which allows her to make the generalization that if she sees a restaurant serving traditional cuisine near a highway in Quantasia, it is likely to be called "matam."

On Her First Visit to Quantasia,Jessica,a Traveler,visits a Restaurant near a Highway