Asked by makayla schultz on May 26, 2024

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New situations and experiences often have characteristics in common with situations or events that people have encountered in the past.Which of Piaget's processes do people use to respond appropriately in these types of situations

A)  accommodation 
B)  centration 
C)  conservation 
D)  assimilation

Piaget's Processes

Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory highlighting the processes children use to develop logical thinking from infancy to adulthood.

Assimilation

in psychology, refers to the cognitive process of integrating new information into existing cognitive schemas, beliefs, or ideas.

New Situations

Circumstances or environments that an individual has not previously encountered, requiring adaptation or new responses.

  • Understand Piaget's theory of cognitive development and its processes, including assimilation and accommodation.
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Ayeesha RasheedMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
People use assimilation to respond appropriately in new situations and experiences by incorporating the new information into their existing schema (mental framework) based on past experiences that have similar characteristics to the new situation. In other words, they use their previous knowledge and experiences to make sense of the new situation.