A child has a schema for a dog based on his experience with his pet, then when he sees another dog in the garden, he is able to recognize the animal. Which…
A child has a schema for a dog based on his experience with his pet, then when he sees another dog in the garden, he is able to recognize the animal. Which process of cognitive development is highlighted in the statement?
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Correct answer: (A) Assimilation
Explanation
Fitting a new experience (another dog) into an existing schema is assimilation in Piaget's theory. Accommodation means changing the schema itself.