The Process by Which Existing Schemes Are Modified and New

question 105

Multiple Choice

The process by which existing schemes are modified and new schemes are created to incorporate new objects, events, experiences, or information is defined by Piaget as _____

• A)a scheme.
• B)assimilation.
• C)naïve idealism.
• D)accommodation.

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Definitions:

Social Desirability Bias

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often skewing the results of surveys and studies.

The Squeaky Wheel

An idiomatic expression referring to the idea that the most noticeable problem gets the most attention.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools where subjects interpret ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden feelings, desires, and conflicts.

Vague, Ambiguous Stimuli

Stimuli that lack clarity or precision and can be interpreted in multiple ways by the sensory and perceptual systems.