Features associated with birds include flying, laying eggs, and having a beak.Penguins do not fly, but most people still categorize them as birds.This suggests they are categorizing penguins based on:
A)the family resemblance approach
B)the defining features approach
C)a hierarchical approach
D)the superordinate approach

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The family resemblance approach suggests that objects are categorized based on their similarity to other members in a category, rather than a specific set of defining features. Penguins may not have the defining feature of flight, but they share other features with birds such as having feathers, laying eggs, and having a beak. Therefore, they are categorized based on their similarity to other birds in the category.

Features Associated with Birds Include Flying, Laying Eggs, and Having