Sandile Has Just Learned How to Pick Up His Cat

question 6

Multiple Choice

Sandile has just learned how to pick up his cat named Fluffy, who likes to be picked up and does not put up any struggle. Later, Sandile tries to pick up another cat named Stripey, who scratches when held. The fact that Sandile learns to leave Stripey alone after he has been scratched provides a good example of

• A)animism.
• B)habituation.
• C)centration.
• D)accommodation.

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