Question

miguel is 2 years old. if miguel knows the concept of ____, it is probably the equivalent of an adult’s ____. \golden retriever\; superordinate category \dog\; superordinate category of \dog\ \dog\; midlevel concept of \dog\ \golden retriever\; midlevel concept of \golden retriever\

Explanation:

Toddlers (like 2-year-old Miguel) first learn concrete, specific concepts (e.g., a specific dog breed like golden retriever) which function as their midlevel (most cognitively accessible) category, equivalent to how adults use midlevel categories (which are often broader like "dog" for adults, but for toddlers, the specific breed is their primary, midlevel-like concept). The incorrect option confuses category levels: "dog" is a midlevel category for adults, not a superordinate, and toddlers do not grasp superordinate categories first.

Answer:

"golden retriever"; midlevel concept of "golden retriever"