Arrange the following terms in order of increasing intension.

1.Baseball player

2.Ball player

3.Fielder

4.Athlete

A4, 1, 2, 3

B4, 2, 1, 3 ✓ Correct

C3, 1, 2, 4

D1, 3, 2, 4

Correct answer: (B) 4, 2, 1, 3

Explanation

From fewest to most attributes the order is Athlete, Ball player, Baseball player, Fielder.

Intension is the bundle of attributes a term connotes, so it grows as the class narrows.

Athlete carries the fewest attributes and the widest reach.

Ball player adds playing with a ball, baseball player adds the specific sport, and fielder adds the fielding role.

Each step piles on attributes, so increasing intension runs 4, 2, 1, 3.

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