Ryan's Family Has a Beagle, So When He Sees Any

question 313

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
• E)juxtaposes

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Definitions:

Creative People

Individuals who are able to think in novel, unusual, or inventive ways and apply creative thinking to problems and situations.

Overregularization

A language development error where children apply standard grammatical rules too broadly, often leading to incorrect verbal forms or constructions.

Gestalt Psychology

The school of psychology that emphasizes the tendency to organize perceptions into wholes and to integrate separate stimuli into meaningful patterns.

Insight

The sudden realization of a problem's solution; often considered a key component in creativity.