Which of the Following Examples Best Demonstrates the Process of Accommodation

question 498

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the process of accommodation?

• A)An infant who is used to sucking on a pacifier learns that she can also suck on toy blocks.
• B)A toddler begins to correctly refer to a cat as a "kitty" and not a "doggie."
• C)A toddler at dinner attempts to eat the place mat because she thinks it is something to eat.
• D)A toddler refers to a giraffe as a "tall kitty."

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Definitions:

More Concrete

Pertains to being specific, tangible, and detailed, often referring to ideas or concepts that are clearly defined and observable.

Initially Difficult

Describes tasks or challenges that appear hard or demanding at the outset but may become easier with effort and practice.

Conscious Attention

The deliberate focus of mental effort and awareness on specific stimuli or tasks in one's environment.

Automatization

The process of making actions or processes operate automatically.