Vanessa walked into a party and said, "I just purchased a vehicle." Most people in the room formed a mental image of a midsize car. Apparently, a midsize car can be considered a __________ for the __________ concept called vehicle.

A. prototype; natural
B. prototype; formal
C. mental model; natural
D. mental model; formal


Answer: A

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