When 18-month-old James is given peas for the first time, he picks one up, throws it, and says "ball." According to Piaget's theory, James is most likely __________ the pea into his ball scheme.
A) accommodating
B) organizing
C) equilibrating
D) assimilating

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According to Piaget's theory, assimilation is the process by which individuals incorporate new information into existing schemes or mental representations. In this scenario, James is incorporating the pea into his existing ball scheme by calling it a "ball." Therefore, the best choice is D) assimilating.

When 18-Month-Old James Is Given Peas for the First Time