Not All of the Members of Everyday Categories Have the Same

question 19

Multiple Choice

Not all of the members of everyday categories have the same features. Most fish have gills, fins, and scales. Sharks lack the feature of scales, yet they are still categorized as fish. This poses a problem for the ___________ approach to categorization.

• A) prototype
• B) exemplar
• C) definitional
• D) family resemblance

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Definitions:

Arthropods

A large group of invertebrate animals characterized by exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed legs, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Chemicals

Substances with distinct molecular compositions used in or produced by chemical processes.

Mouths

Openings in organisms through which food intake occurs; also play key roles in communication and respiration in some species.

Legs

Limbs or appendages of an animal used for support and movement, typically found in pairs.