Question

Ausubel's concept of "subsumption" refers to:

• A. Forgetting irrelevant information
• B. The process of linking new knowledge to existing knowledge
• C. Organizing information into categories
• D. Removing cognitive overload

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The process of linking new knowledge to existing knowledge

• Subsumption occurs when new information is understood by relating it to existing, broader concepts.