Which statement best exemplifies the concept of essentialism?

a. "The purpose of popcorn is to make kids happy when they are at the movies.".
b. "If your parent says ‘no,' then you should not do it."

c. "A monkey raised by people will become a human.".
d. "Fish have a special ‘fishiness' that allows them to breath underwater.".


d

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