Ryan's Family Has a Beagle,so When He Sees Any Small,four-Legged

question 19

Multiple Choice

Ryan's family has a beagle,so when he sees any small,four-legged furry creature he says "doggie." Grandmother and Ryan go for a walk in the park and pass a cat.Ryan says "Grandma,doggie," and grandmother says,"No,that animal is a cat." Understanding that "doggie" and "cat" are not the same thing,Ryan modifies his mental category for dogs;that is,he _______________ the new information.

• A) schemes
• B) assimilates
• C) accommodates
• D) consolidates

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Definitions:

Trigonometric Function

A mathematical function related to the angles of triangles, often used in science and engineering to describe oscillations, waves, and other periodic phenomena.

Right Angle

An angle of 90 degrees, typical of the corner of a square or at the intersection of perpendicular lines.

Vectors

Quantities that have both magnitude and direction, used to represent physical properties such as force or velocity.

Magnitude

A measure of the size or extent of something, often used in reference to earthquakes or the brightness of stars.