A 10-year-old child has always believed that dogs are friend…
A 10-year-old child has always believed that dogs are friendly because the only dogs she has encountered have been gentle family pets. One day, while visiting a neighbor, she is frightened when a dog growls and snaps at her. After talking with her parents and reflecting on the experience, she changes her understanding and begins to recognize that dogs can be friendly or aggressive depending on the situation and the individual animal. According to cognitive-developmental theory, which process is illustrated by the child’s change in understanding?