Jagriti has learned that her dog, Rusty, is a Golden Retriever. When she sees another dog that looks similar to Rusty but is a different breed, she calls it a dog too. According to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, which concept does this demonstrate?

Correct option is A

Assimilation is when a child incorporates new information into existing schemas. Jagriti recognizes the new dog as fitting into her existing schema of “dog” despite the differences.