Pointing to a cat and saying, "This is not a dog" is a(n) __________ of the dog concept.
A)hypermorph
B)positive instance
C)hypomorph
D)negative instance

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The statement "This is not a dog" is a negative instance of the dog concept, as it defines what does not fall under the category of a dog. A hypomorph is a suboptimal or weakened instance of a concept, a hypermorph is an exaggerated or idealized instance of a concept, and a positive instance is an example that fits within a concept. None of these options accurately fit the statement given.

Pointing to a Cat and Saying, "This Is Not a Dog