What is the primary role of equilibration in cognitive development?

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ATo force the child to abandon old schemas

BTo ensure cognitive balance through learning and adaptation

CTo prevent cognitive conflicts

DTo encourage repetition of the same behaviors

Answer:

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

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