Which One of the Following Clearly Illustrates Piaget's Concept of Assimilation

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following clearly illustrates Piaget's concept of assimilation?

• A)A kindergarten child draws on the chalkboard with a large white crayon instead of with chalk.
• B)A third grader develops the necessary eye-hand coordination for writing letters.
• C)A sixth grader moves to a different school and changes styles to fit the fashions.
• D)An eighth grader is discouraged from using the word "awesome" to describe everything he sees.

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Definitions:

Majority Influence

The effect that the larger group has on individuals causing them to conform or change their opinions to align with the group's.

Normative Pressure

The influence of societal norms and expectations on an individual's behavior.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups tend to make riskier decisions compared to the decisions made by individuals.

Riskier Decisions

Refers to choices made under conditions of uncertainty that have a significant chance of leading to negative outcomes.