What happens when a child attempts to assimilate new information and cannot?

A) The child will ignore the contradiction at all costs
B) The child may accommodate to restore equilibrium
C) The child will simply accept the incongruity and move on
D) The child will avoid engaging in equilibration

Equilibrium

is a state of balance or stability, achieved by equal action of opposing forces, often used in physical, chemical, and economic contexts.

Assimilate

The process of incorporating new information into existing cognitive frameworks or schemas.

Accommodate

The ability or action of adapting or adjusting to fit new conditions or to meet someone's needs, often used in learning and development contexts.