Generally, Typicality Can Be Used to Determine Category Membership; However

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Generally, typicality can be used to determine category membership; however, there are exceptions to this rule. Provide an example of an object that is very typical of a category but does not belong to the category. Using the concepts described in the book, explain why it is perceived as belonging to the group and then explain why it would not be categorized as a group member.

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Definitions:

Rival in Consumption

A good or service is considered a rival in consumption if its use by one individual diminishes the availability or quality for others.

Whales

Large aquatic mammals known for their size, intelligence, and complex social structures, belonging to the order Cetacea.

Types of Goods

Classification of goods based on characteristics such as excludability, rivalry in consumption, and the nature of the product (e.g., public goods, private goods, club goods).

Free-Ride

To benefit from a resource, good, or service without providing fair compensation or contribution.