Jerry likes to play with his stuffed animals,dragging them around the house by their arms,ears,or tails.Jerry tries to do this with Tiger the cat one day,but he hisses and runs off,leaving Jerry perplexed and crying.Jerry's original attempt to play with the cat best illustrates the concept of

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The scenario described in the question shows that Jerry is trying to apply his existing knowledge of playing with stuffed animals to playing with a living cat. This is an example of assimilation, which is the process of using existing mental structures or schemas to interpret new experiences or information. Jerry needs to accommodate or modify his existing schemas of how to play with animals to account for the fact that living animals may not always respond the same way as his stuffed toys. The other answer choices (C) disequilibrium and (D) fixation are not applicable in this scenario. Disequilibrium refers to the temporary cognitive discomfort or confusion that arises when new information or experiences challenge existing schemas, whereas fixation refers to becoming stuck or rigid in one's current way of thinking or problem-solving.

Jerry Likes to Play with His Stuffed Animals,dragging Them Around