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:

Young children first acquire midlevel concepts like "dog". For adults, "dog" is a basic-level concept, and its superordinate category is "animal", but in this context, the option aligns with the developmental pattern: a 2-year-old's grasp of "dog" matches an adult's understanding of the superordinate category relative to the child's midlevel focus. Children learn specific midlevel categories first, which correspond to the broader superordinate framing adults use for that concept.

Answer:

"dog"; superordinate category of "dog"