Jill grasps at a new puppy and tries to shake him like a rattle. She is showing

Name: Jill grasps at a new puppy and tries to shake him like a rattle. She is showing
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Assimilation is the process of taking new information and fitting it into pre-existing mental schemas or categories. In this case, Jill is treating the puppy like a rattle, which is a pre-existing category in her mind, rather than recognizing it as a living creature that requires proper handling.

Jill Grasps at a New Puppy and Tries to Shake