With virtually no hesitation you can say that pigs, sheep, and cows are all examples of the concept of mammal, but you may hesitate a few seconds before deciding whether bats and porpoises are also mammals. This suggests that pigs, sheep, and cows are _____ of the concept mammal.
A)stereotypes
B)prototypes
C)algorithms
D)heuristics

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Prototypes are the typical or most representative examples of a category or concept. Pigs, sheep, and cows are commonly thought of as typical mammals, which is why they are considered prototypes of the concept. Bats and porpoises, while also mammals, may not fit the typical or expected characteristics of a mammal (such as being land-dwelling), which is why people may hesitate before including them in the category.

With Virtually No Hesitation You Can Say That Pigs, Sheep