A young child sees a dog and exclaims, "Look, dad, a cat!" The child only noticed that the animal had four legs like the family's pet cat. What Piagetian concept does this scenario best exemplify?
a. Assimilation
b. Cognitive dissonance
c. Accommodation
d. Symbolic representation
Answer: a. Assimilation
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