When Hillary was asked what comes to mind in response tothe word "animal," she immediately said "horse." For Hillary,"horse" is a(n) _____ of the category "animal."

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A prototype is the best choice because it refers to the most typical or representative example within a category. In this case, Hillary's immediate association of "horse" with the category "animal" suggests that she views horses as the most typical or representative example of animals.

When Hillary Was Asked What Comes to Mind in Response