Among Americans, a golden retriever is a very common and "prototypical" dog.Compared to a golden retriever, it will take AmericAnswer:
A)less time to verify that a Boston terrier is a dog.
B)more time to verify that golden retrievers make good pets.
C)more time to verify that a Boston terrier is a dog.
D)because all people have innate concepts, one should expect no difference.

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Golden retrievers are considered a "prototypical" dog in American culture, meaning they closely match the typical concept of a dog. Therefore, it would take more time to verify that a less prototypical example, like a Boston terrier, is a dog because it deviates from the immediate mental image or concept of a "dog" that a golden retriever fits so well.

Among Americans, a Golden Retriever Is a Very Common and "Prototypical