Asked by Isabel Almonte on Sep 25, 2024

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Based on Piaget's understanding of cognitive development, he came up with the term assimilation, which is:

A) how information is incorporated into existing cognitive structures.
B) how we create new cognitive structures and/or behaviors to incorporate new information.
C) how the brain creates neuropathways in order to adapt.
D) the bio-medical mechanism for understanding learning.
E) none of these.

Assimilation

The process of fully understanding or grasping information, behaviors, or cultural practices, often leading to the integration of new knowledge into one's existing understanding.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns that shape how individuals absorb, process, and organize information.

Piaget's

Relates to the theories of cognitive development proposed by the Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, which describe how children's intellectual abilities evolve as they grow.

  • Familiarity with the concept of cognitive development according to Piaget, including assimilation and accommodation.
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Migueline Westenabout 23 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Piaget's concept of assimilation refers to how new information is incorporated into existing cognitive structures, rather than creating new structures. This process allows individuals to use their existing knowledge and experiences to make sense of new information.