The first time that four-year-old Sarah saw her older brother play a flute,she thought it was simply a large whistle.Sarah's initial understanding of the flute best illustrates the process of
A)assimilation.
B)egocentrism.
C)conservation.
D)accommodation.

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Sarah's interpretation of the flute as a large whistle is an example of assimilation, where she integrates this new experience into her existing framework or understanding of similar objects.

The First Time That Four-Year-Old Sarah Saw Her Older Brother