According to the Conceptual Network Approach, We Learn That a Canary

Multiple Choice

According to the conceptual network approach, we learn that a canary is a kind of bird, which is a kind of animal. We also learn the distinctive characteristics of canaries, birds, and animals. What evidence supports this view?

A) People deal with many categories that are not clearly defined, such as "shore birds."
B) People answer fast when asked whether a canary is yellow and slowly when asked whether a canary has skin.
C) People who answer (correctly) that a canary has skin are likely also to (incorrectly) that a canary has hair.
D) People have trouble answering questions about kinds of birds that they have not personally seen.