Until He Went to the Zoo, 2-Year-Old David's Schema for a Cat

question 48

Multiple Choice

Until he went to the zoo, 2-year-old David's schema for a cat was a small, furry animal that purred. When a lion roared at the zoo, David's dad said, "Listen to that big cat." The complexity of David's schema for cats increased, BEST illustrating what Piaget called _____.

• A) accommodation
• B) assimilation
• C) expansion
• D) reorganization

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Definitions:

Parody Display

A humorous or satirical imitation of someone or something, often used in advertising or entertainment to engage or appeal to an audience.

Potlatch

A ceremonial feast among certain Native American peoples of the northwestern United States and Canada, involving the generous giveaway or destruction of property to affirm or enhance one's status.

Kwakiutl Indians

The Kwakiutl Indians are a Native American tribe primarily located in the Pacific Northwest of Canada, known for their rich cultural traditions, totem poles, and potlatch ceremonies.

Nuclear Family

A family group consisting of parents and their children, without extended relatives.