Isaac and Larry, two young brothers, are sitting at the breakfast table when their father gives them both a glass of chocolate milk. Isaac's glass is taller but thinner than Larry's glass, which is shorter but wider. Larry gets upset and complains that "Isaac got more milk!" The fact that Larry is only focusing on one feature of his milk glass demonstrates the Piagetian concept of
a
accommodation.
b. egocentrism.
c. reversion.
d. centration.
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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What will be an ideal response?
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