Often New Environments and Experiences Have Characteristics in Common with Experiences

question 160

Multiple Choice

Often new environments and experiences have characteristics in common with experiences people have encountered in the past.According to Piaget, in these types of situations, which adaptive process is used to respond appropriately?

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

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Definitions:

Aztec Civilization

An advanced Mesoamerican civilization that dominated large parts of central Mexico from the 14th until the 16th century, known for its architectural, mathematical, and astronomical achievements.

North American Cultures

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Fifteenth-Century African Society

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Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, including social roles, behaviors, and identities.