Question

What occurs during disequilibrium in Piaget's theory?

• A. The child rejects all new information
• B. The child experiences confusion when existing schemas do not work
• C. The child strengthens their current schemas
• D. The child learns to accommodate only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The child experiences confusion when existing schemas do not work

• Disequilibrium happens when new information does not fit into existing schemas, prompting the need for either assimilation or accommodation to restore balance.