Asked by Maream Boukhatmi on May 13, 2024
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According to Jean Piaget,what does assimilation involve
A) interpreting new experiences in terms of existing mental structures without changing them
B) the gap between what a learner can accomplish alone and what the learner can achieve with guidance from more skilled partners
C) the tendency to focus on just one feature of a problem, neglecting other important aspects
D) changing existing mental structures to explain new experiences
Jean Piaget
A Swiss psychologist renowned for his developmental stage theory that children progress through four critical stages of cognitive development.
Assimilation
A cognitive process in which individuals integrate new information with existing knowledge, or in a sociological context, the process by which individuals or groups adapt to the culture of another group.
New Experiences
Encounters or activities that are different from one's previous ones, contributing to learning or personal growth.
- Identify and differentiate the various phases of cognitive development according to theorists including Piaget and Erikson.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and differentiate the various phases of cognitive development according to theorists including Piaget and Erikson.
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