Based on what he has seen at the circus, Larry came to believe that all elephants were docile. Recently, on his first African safari, he approached an elephant with the intention of petting it. Sensing Larry's presence, the elephant wheeled around and proceeded to charge. Larry must now adjust his elephant behavior scheme. According to Piaget, Larry must

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According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, when individuals encounter new information that does not fit with their existing schemas or understanding, they must adapt. This adaptation involves either assimilation (incorporating new information into existing schemas) or accommodation (modifying existing schemas or creating new ones to fit the new information). In Larry's case, encountering an aggressive elephant contradicts his existing belief that all elephants are docile, requiring him to adapt his understanding of elephant behavior.

Based on What He Has Seen at the Circus, Larry