What Is the Preferred Term for the Process That Takes

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the preferred term for the process that takes place when an individual goes through changes as a result of intercultural contacts?

• A) adaptation
• B) accommodation
• C) assimilation
• D) coping

Identifying factors that influence cognitive development, including social interactions and cultural contexts.

Differentiating between Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories of cognitive development.

Understanding the role of schemas in cognitive development.

Recognizing the importance of the zone of proximal development in learning and development.

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Definitions:

Conscious Experience

Conscious experience refers to the awareness one has of one's own thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, which is a major area of study in psychology and philosophy.

Schachter Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory proposing that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Cognitive Interpretation

The process by which individuals perceive, understand, and make sense of their surroundings through mental processes.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, responsible for involuntary physiological responses to stimuli.