Thomas and his mother are at the zoo. When they reach the area where the tigers are, Thomas, who has never seen a tiger before, exclaims "Look, Mommy, it's a kitty!" This demonstrates the principle of

A) adaptation.
B) assimilation.
C) accommodation.
D) perception.

B) assimilation. Assimilation is the process of bringing new objects or information into a scheme that already exists.

Psychology

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A) Contagion B) Displacement C) Catharsis D) Social learning E) Fantasy inhibition

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Discuss the relationship between stress and early puberty. Include in your discussion the research findings and conclusions

What will be an ideal response?

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