The Type of Adaptation That Involves Changing One's Existing Schemas

question 59

Multiple Choice

The type of adaptation that involves changing one's existing schemas to fit the new experience is called

• A)accommodation.
• B)assimilation.
• C)equilibration.
• D)disequilibrium.

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Definitions:

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A projective psychological test consisting of ten inkblots printed on cards (five in black and white, five in color) used to assess an individual's personality structure and identify emotional disturbances.

Validity

The degree to which a notion, deduction, or assessment is solidly based and probably matches the reality accurately.

Latent Content

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Implicit Memories

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