What happens when a child attempts to assimilate new information and cannot?
A) The child will ignore the contradiction at all costs
B) The child may accommodate to restore equilibrium
C) The child will simply accept the incongruity and move on
D) The child will avoid engaging in equilibration

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When a child encounters new information that doesn't fit with their existing schemas, they may adjust or change their schemas through accommodation to incorporate the new information, thus restoring cognitive equilibrium. This is a key concept in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

What Happens When a Child Attempts to Assimilate New Information