Baby Pedro Has Combined His Reaching, Grasping, and Sucking Schemes

question 133

Multiple Choice

Baby Pedro has combined his reaching, grasping, and sucking schemes into one higher-order scheme that allows him to reach for his pacifier and put it into his mouth to suck. In Piaget's theory, this achievement is an example of

• A) accommodation.
• B) assimilation.
• C) organization.
• D) adaptation.

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Definitions:

Collectivist

Pertaining to cultural or societal norms that emphasize the needs, goals, and views of the group over that of the individual.

Individualist

A person who prioritizes personal independence and self-reliance, often in contrast to collectivist cultures.

Jordanian

Pertaining to or characteristic of Jordan, a country in the Middle East, including its culture, people, or politics.

Negative Effects

Adverse or undesirable outcomes resulting from a specific action, condition, or intervention.