In Piaget's Theory, the Process of Absorbing New Information into Existing

question 195

Multiple Choice

In Piaget's theory, the process of absorbing new information into existing cognitive structures is called:

• A) conservation.
• B) accommodation.
• C) assimilation.
• D) operations.

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Definitions:

Cambrian Period

A geological era around 541 million years ago, marked by a rapid diversification of life forms and the appearance of most major groups of animals in the fossil record.

Great Chain of Being

A hierarchical structure of all matter and life, believed in medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God.

No Apparent Function

Describes aspects of organisms that do not show a clear purpose or role.

Fossil Records

The total number of fossils discovered and the information they provide about past life forms on Earth.