Which of the Following Examples Best Demonstrates the Process of Accommodation

question 82

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Preparedness

The evolutionary predisposition to learn certain types of behaviors or concepts more easily than others.

Conceptualization

The process of defining clear, detailed concepts and categories based on observed phenomena or derived from theories.

Insight Learning

Learning that occurs suddenly through understanding the relationships between various parts of a problem.

Trial And Error

A problem-solving method that involves attempting different solutions and eliminating those that fail to solve the problem until the correct one is found.