Not all of the members of everyday categories have the same features. Most fish have gills, fins, and scales. Sharks lack the feature of scales, yet they are still categorized as fish. This poses a problem for the ___________ approach to categorization.
A) prototype
B) exemplar
C) definitional
D) family resemblance

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The definitional approach to categorization relies on strict rules and criteria for including objects or individuals in a category. In this case, the lack of scales in sharks would exclude them from being categorized as fish based on definitional criteria.

Not All of the Members of Everyday Categories Have the Same