_____ occurs when a stimulus shares some, but not all, of the characteristics that allow it to fit neatly in an existing category.
A) Assimilation
B) Accommodation
C) Contrast
D) Extinction

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Accommodation occurs when a stimulus shares some, but not all, of the characteristics that allow it to fit neatly in an existing category. This requires the existing category to be adjusted or expanded to accommodate the new information.

_____ Occurs When a Stimulus Shares Some, but Not All