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 collie. Ryan says "Grandma, doggie," and Grandmother says, "Yes, that is a doggie." Ryan adds the collie's appearance to his understanding of "doggie." In other words, he __________________ the concept.
A) schemes
B) assimilates
C) accommodates
D) consolidates

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Assimilation is the process of incorporating new experiences into one's existing cognitive structures, in this case Ryan's concept of "doggie." He is adding the collie's appearance to his understanding of what a doggie is. Schemes are organized patterns of behavior or thought that help individuals understand and interact with the world. Accommodation is the process of adjusting one's cognitive structures to fit new experiences. Consolidation refers to strengthening existing memories or knowledge rather than incorporating new experiences.

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