Fourteen-year-old Trevor thought all he needed to do to earn an A was to show up for class and pay attention.In his first year of high school he got Cs in all his classes because he didn't study enough.The next year he studied almost every evening after school.What does the change in Trevor's understanding of what was necessary to succeed in school illustrate?

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The change in Trevor's understanding illustrates accommodation, which is when an individual adjusts their schemas (mental models) in response to new information or experiences. In this case, Trevor changed his approach to studying after realizing that merely attending class was not enough to achieve high grades.

Fourteen-Year-Old Trevor Thought All He Needed to Do to Earn