CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

PIAGET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Piaget’s theory, fitting new information into an existing cognitive scheme is the process of
A
information processing.
B
centration.
C
assimilation.
D
accommodation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, “Fitting new information into existing schemes” is known as ‘Assimilation’ as assimilation refers to the: process of taking in information into our previously existing schemas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assimilation is a cognitive process that manages how we take in new information and incorporate that new information into our existing knowledge. This concept was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss developmental psychologist who is best known for his theory of cognitive development in children.

Detailed explanation-3: -Assimilation-The fitting of new information into existing schemes successfully.

Detailed explanation-4: -Assimilation is the cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.

Detailed explanation-5: -Piaget developed the concept of equilibration to describe how new information is balanced with existing knowledge. It involves the processes of assimilation (fitting new information into existing mental schemas) and accommodation (adjusting or changing a schema to fit new information).

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