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

question 11

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 creates a new mental category for, or _______________, the idea of "cat."

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

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