Six-year-old Bastien thought all dogs were big like his dog until he saw his friend's new Chihuahua.What does the change in Bastien's understanding of dogs illustrate?

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Accommodation occurs when new information or experiences cause you to modify your existing schemas. In this case, Bastien had to adjust his understanding of what dogs can look like, which is a classic example of accommodation.

Six-Year-Old Bastien Thought All Dogs Were Big Like His Dog