Rejecting that "all books are dogs" takes less time than rejecting "all books are animals." This is called the
A)typicality effect
B)conjunctive rule effect
C)category size effect
D)canine effect

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The category size effect explains this phenomenon, as it is easier and quicker to reject a statement when the category is larger (animals) compared to when the category is smaller or more specific (dogs). This is because the mental process of comparing "books" with the larger category of "animals" takes more cognitive effort than comparing "books" with a smaller, more specific category like "dogs."

Rejecting That "All Books Are Dogs" Takes Less Time Than