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.

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Assimilation in Piaget's theory involves incorporating new experiences into existing schemas. The kindergarten child using a crayon as chalk is an example of assimilation, as they are applying their existing understanding of writing tools to a new situation.

Which One of the Following Clearly Illustrates Piaget's Concept of Assimilation