While trying to learn what a "doggie" is, little Johnny looks at every animal he sees and compares it to his new puppy. If the animal is similar enough to his own puppy, then he decides it also is a puppy. Johnny's puppy serves as a for dogs.

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Johnny's puppy serves as a prototype, which is a mental image or best example of a category, helping him identify other dogs.

While Trying to Learn What a "Doggie" Is, Little Johnny