Which of the following is a problem with probabilistic theories of categorization?
A) circularity problem
B) Standard categories differ from ad hoc categories.
C) Prototypes are pan-situational.
D) People's actual categories are not influenced by context.

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The circularity problem in probabilistic theories of categorization refers to the issue that these theories often define categories by the probability of membership, which in turn is determined by the categories themselves, creating a circular reasoning problem.

Which of the Following Is a Problem with Probabilistic Theories