Question

What is the primary role of equilibration in cognitive development?

• A. To force the child to abandon old schemas
• B. To ensure cognitive balance through learning and adaptation
• C. To prevent cognitive conflicts
• D. To encourage repetition of the same behaviors

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To ensure cognitive balance through learning and adaptation

• Equilibration helps children progress from one stage of cognitive development to the next by balancing new experiences with existing knowledge through assimilation and accommodation.