Asked by Kanyzha Primas on Jun 25, 2024
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Jonah learned to eat cereal by picking up a few pieces at a time and putting his fingers and the cereal pieces into his mouth.While eating yogurt,Jonah realizes that this method does not work,so he instead learns that yogurt is eaten with a spoon.Jonah's learning to eat yogurt with a spoon-NOT his fingers-shows
A) accommodation.
B) assimilation.
C) theory of mind.
D) centration.
Accommodation
The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies.
Assimilation
The cognitive process in which individuals integrate new information into existing frameworks or schemas.
Yogurt
A fermented dairy product created by bacterial fermentation of milk, known for its creamy texture and health benefits, including probiotics.
- Understand the steps of cognitive evolution in infants and young children, which include the creation of schemas, assimilation, and accommodation.
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Hanah FurukawaJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Jonah's adaptation to use a spoon for yogurt after realizing his usual method (fingers for cereal) doesn't work is an example of accommodation. This is a term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, referring to how we adjust our schemas (mental models) to incorporate new information or experiences.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the steps of cognitive evolution in infants and young children, which include the creation of schemas, assimilation, and accommodation.