Piaget Referred to the Ability of Individuals to React to New

question 62

Multiple Choice

Piaget referred to the ability of individuals to react to new experiences on the basis of similarities to past experiences as:

• A) conservation.
• B) assimilation.
• C) accommodation.
• D) centration.

Distinguish between nature vs. nurture influences in psychology.

Recognize the professional roles and contributions of different types of psychologists and mental health professionals.

Understand the application of psychology in workplace settings (ergonomics and industrial psychology).

Grasp the principles of operant and classical conditioning, including variables involved.

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