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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