Harry,a six-year-old boy,plays with his toys.He has three different types of toys: bus,train,and an airplane.When asked about the differences among the toys,Harry indicates that even though all the three are modes of transportation,only an airplane can actually fly.Which of the following best explains Harry's concept of his toys?
A)the prototype model
B)the endowment effect
C)the sunk cost fallacy
D)mathematical induction

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Harry's concept of his toys is based on the prototype model, where he identifies the features that are most representative of each category. In this case, he recognizes that flying is the most distinctive feature of airplanes, which makes them different from buses and trains.

Harry,a Six-Year-Old Boy,plays with His Toys