Which of the Following Statements About Categorization Is a Problem

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about categorization is a problem for the defining attribute model?

• A) All attributes are equally important.
• B) It is difficult to specify defining attributes.
• C) Category membership is not all-or-none.
• D) Categories cannot be well specified by attributes alone.

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Definitions:

Anxious Personality Disorders

A category of personality disorders characterized by pervasive feelings of anxiety and fear, significantly impacting daily functioning and interpersonal relationships.

Obsessive-compulsive

Relating to a disorder characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform (compulsions).

Antisocial Personality

A type of chronic mental disorder where a person's way of thinking, perceiving situations, and relating to others is dysfunctional and destructive.

Psychopaths

Individuals with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.