Question

How does assimilation differ from accommodation?

• A. Assimilation changes schemas, while accommodation does not.
• B. Assimilation incorporates new information into existing schemas, while accommodation modifies schemas.
• C. Assimilation occurs only in adults, while accommodation occurs in children.
• D. Assimilation is a more advanced process than accommodation.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Assimilation incorporates new information into existing schemas, while accommodation modifies schemas.

• In assimilation, new information fits into existing schemas without altering them.

• In accommodation, schemas are modified or new ones are created to fit the new information.