According to prototype theory, "being typical" for a category and "being a member of the category" should go together; if one is true, the other is true. In light of other things you know, which of the following is NOT a problem for this broad claim?
A) Whales are more typical of fish than sea lampreys are, but whales aren't fish.
B) A squashed lemon painted purple isn't at all a typical fruit, but it is a fruit.
C) A poodle is a more typical dog than a golden retriever, but both are dogs.
D) Abraham Lincoln was a typical American president, but he was a president.
Answer: C) A poodle is a more typical dog than a golden retriever, but both are dogs.
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