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when to model a multivalued attribute as a class or as a class attribute

In a conceptual model, when is it better to model an attribute as an entity/class versus a multi-valued attribute?
example: a person can have multiple skills or hobbies. What type of representation should be used in this case? does it depend on the operations that can be performed or whether the conceptual diagram needs to be modified in the future?