AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Assimilation is the process of integrating new knowledge into existing schemas by editing the new knowledge to ensure an acceptable fit. In other words, assimilation involves updating schemas without changing the structure of those schemas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assimilation is using an existing schema and applying it to a new situation or object.

Detailed explanation-3: -This Piaget called assimilation: The baby assimilates a new object into an old schema. When our infant comes across another object again-say a beach ball-he will try his old schema of grab and thrust. This of course works poorly with the new object.