Asked by JOSHUA MILLER on Apr 26, 2024
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Interpreting new experiences in terms of existing schemas is called
A) egocentrism.
B) assimilation.
C) imprinting.
D) accommodation.
Existing Schemas
Established sets of mental frameworks or patterns that individuals use to organize and interpret information based on their past experiences and knowledge.
Assimilation
The process by which individuals or groups of differing cultural backgrounds are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.
Egocentrism
In Piaget’s theory, the preoperational child’s difficulty taking another’s point of view.
- Recognize how assimilation and accommodation contribute to cognitive development.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize how assimilation and accommodation contribute to cognitive development.
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