When little Augustus is given his first vitamin pill,he says,"Yea!!! Candy!!!!" According to Piaget,this is an example of ____.
A) assimilation
B) accommodation
C) egocentrism
D) object permanence

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According to Piaget, assimilation is the process of interpreting new information based on existing knowledge or schemas. In this case, Augustus is assimilating his first vitamin pill to candy, which is something he already knows and enjoys.

When Little Augustus Is Given His First Vitamin Pill,he Says,"Yea!!!