Which of the following is most likely to be a basic-level category?
A)animal
B)striped
C)cat
D)Siamese

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Basic-level categories are those that are most natural and intuitive for people to use in everyday life. "Cat" is a more natural and intuitive category than the more specific "Siamese," which would be considered a subcategory of "cat." "Animal" is too broad, and "striped" is too specific, to be considered basic-level categories.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be a Basic-Level