James has always thought that the best response to an issue is to run away from it. In many cases, James has had to change his job because he wouldn't alter his approach. Now, in his new job, James faces challenges from his peers and also his managers. James adopts a different approach and confront his managers and peers to address his problems. In the context of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, this change in his approach can be best explained by the ________ process.