Cynthia's mother gives her an apple each day and tells her that apples are "fruit." One day, Cynthia's mother gives her an orange.She tells Cynthia the orange is also "fruit." How does Cynthia process this new information and her scheme of "fruit"?

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Cynthia is likely to incorporate the new information about oranges into her existing scheme of "fruit" and expand the scheme to include apples and oranges. This process is called accommodation, where new information is taken in and integrated with existing knowledge structures. It allows for the individual to adapt and modify their current schemes through new experiences. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice.

Cynthia's Mother Gives Her an Apple Each Day and Tells