Erik knows that the Saint Bernard is a large dog instead of a little pony.This is an example of what Piaget called ________.
A)accommodation
B)assimilation
C)conservation
D)egocentric thinking

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Accommodation is when we modify existing schemas (knowledge) to fit new experiences or information. In this case, Erik has to modify his schema of large animals to include Saint Bernards, which he previously thought were little ponies.

Erik Knows That the Saint Bernard Is a Large Dog