Which of the Following Explanations Is NOT Discussed with Respect

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations is NOT discussed with respect to theories of categorization?

• A) use definitions to create categories
• B) use dissimilarity to determine category membership
• C) create boundaries to separate categories
• D) focus on the center of a bounded area

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Definitions:

Encapsulated

Surrounded by a protective layer or capsule, often referring to the way certain bacteria or benign tumors are contained.

Cachexia

A complex syndrome associated with severe weight loss, muscle wasting, and overall weakness, often seen in patients with chronic illnesses.

Immunotherapy

A treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer by boosting the body's natural defenses or by making synthetic immune system proteins.

Passive Immunity

Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as through maternal antibodies to the fetus or by the administration of an antibody-containing preparation (immunoglobulin).