The term "adult" is sometimes used to defined as a person who is (1)18 years or older,and (2)has completed puberty,and (3)is financially independent.If a person had to have all three characteristics to qualify as an adult,the term "adult" could refer to a
A) disjunctive concept.
B) conjunctive concept.
C) prototypical category.
D) basic category.

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A conjunctive concept requires all criteria to be met in order for the person to qualify as an adult. A disjunctive concept would allow for alternative criteria to also qualify someone as an adult. A prototypical category and basic category are not relevant to this question.

The Term "Adult" Is Sometimes Used to Defined as a Person