Jonas Knew That Animals with Fur, Pointy Ears, a Tail

Multiple Choice

Jonas knew that animals with fur, pointy ears, a tail, four legs, and that say "woof" are called "dogs" by his parents. He saw a new animal and thought it was a dog until it "meowed." Jonas's parents said this was a "cat." Jonas could now distinguish between dog and cat depending on the sound the animal made. This revision of Jonas's schema of a "dog" best illustrates:

A) assimilation.
B) accommodation.
C) formal operations.
D) object permanence.