Before starting at university, Erica had mostly worn khakis and button-down shirts.Now, after being at university for a few months, she has begun to modify her wardrobe and now mostly wears ripped jeans and T-shirts.Erica has undergone the process of
A)symbolic representation
B)assimilation
C)accommodation
D)instructional scaffolding

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Erica has modified her wardrobe to adapt to the new social environment of university, which is an example of accommodation. She has not completely given up her previous style, so it is not assimilation. There is no indication in the scenario that a symbolic representation is taking place. Instructional scaffolding involves providing support and feedback to help someone gain new skills or knowledge, and there is no evidence of that process occurring here.

Before Starting at University, Erica Had Mostly Worn Khakis and Button-Down