This process is known as assimilation.
The concept of assimilation involves gathering and processing new information by incorporating it with existing information or knowledge. The process of assimilation was developed by the psychologist Jean Piaget. In this instance, when Tommy referred to a squirrel as "kitty" he used his existing knowledge of what a cat looked like (a small and furry animal) to make sense of a similar looking furry animal.
Because million of people are at risk and going hungry....i guess that should fit
Answer:
The hanseatic league was set up throughout Italy to ____ thieves and pirates ?
Answer - Protect merchants from