Exemplar Theory is often contrasted

Exemplar Theory is often contrasted with prototype theory, which proposes another method of categorization. We use both the exemplar and prototype method in making category judgments, and they often work in tandem to produce the most accurate conclusion[citation needed]. The two theories are similar in that they emphasize the importance of similarity in categorization: only by resembling a prototype or exemplar can a new stimulus be placed into a category.