Question

What is equilibration in Piaget’s theory?

• A. The process of completely changing existing schemas
• B. The balance between assimilation and accommodation
• C. The rejection of new information that doesn’t fit a schema
• D. The inability to adapt to new information

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The balance between assimilation and accommodation

• Equilibration is the process of maintaining cognitive balance by integrating new information (assimilation) and modifying schemas when necessary (accommodation).