Which of the Following Statements About Categorization Is a Problem

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Attributes have different degrees of importance.
• 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:

Abilities

The skills and competencies that enable an individual to perform specific tasks or activities.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often referring to a specific skill or knowledge area.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 by Philip Zimbardo at Stanford University, exploring the effects of perceived power and authority in a simulated prison environment.

Tyrannical

Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way; often associated with dictatorial leadership.