A parent throws a beach ball to a young child. After a few throws, the parent switches to a smaller plastic ball. If the child assimilates, she will:
A. adjust her hands to the size of the ball, but not the new weight
B. adjust her hands to the new weight of the ball, but not the new size
C. wait until her parent throws the beach ball again
D. try to catch the plastic ball the same way she tried to catch the beach ball
Answer: D
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