Simon is learning about the alphabet.He learns the letter O because it is round.If Simon sees the letter C and thinks it's the letter O because it is round,_______ has occurred.If he sees the letter C and thinks it must be a different letter because it is NOT completely round,_______ has occurred.

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The concepts being described here are assimilation (D) and accommodation (D). Simon is assimilating the letter C into his understanding of the letter O due to its round shape, but when he realizes that it is not exactly the same, he must accommodate his understanding to differentiate between the two letters. This is an example of the process of adapting one's understanding through assimilation and accommodation. The other options, object permanence and conservation, do not apply to this scenario.

Simon Is Learning About the Alphabet