Which one of the following clearly illustrates Piaget's concept of assimilation?
a. A kindergarten child mistakenly writes on the chalkboard using a large white crayon instead of chalk.
b. A third grader develops the necessary eye-hand coordination for writing letters.
c. A sixth grader moves to a different school and changes styles to fit local fashions.
d. An eighth grader who continually uses the word "awesome" in his compositions is encouraged to use other, more specific adjectives.
A
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a. punishment b. negative reinforcement c. shaping d. positive reinforcement
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