An Example of Piaget's Concept of Assimilation Is an Infant

question 102

Multiple Choice

An example of Piaget's concept of assimilation is an infant who:

• A) knows how to grasp her mother's hair and uses the same grasping movements to grab a toy.
• B) learns that her pacifier does not provide her with milk.
• C) shares a toy with her father.
• D) bangs blocks together rather than chewing on them.

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Definitions:

System Of Social Control

Mechanisms, both formal and informal, that regulate individual and group behavior in an attempt to conform to societal norms.

Norm System

The set of rules and standards shared by a group that guides and constrains the behavior of its members.

Cultural System

An organized collection of symbols, values, norms, and practices shared by a group, which guides behavior and influences social life.

Sanction

Measures taken by countries or international bodies to penalize others for certain behaviors or actions, often involving trade restrictions or economic penalties.