Jean Piaget used the term 'assimilation' to refer to when children:
A) actively construct their world.
B) incorporate new knowledge into existing knowledge.
C) adjust to new information.
D) achieve a state of mental balance.

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According to Piaget, assimilation is the process by which children incorporate new information into existing schemas, or mental representations of the world. This allows them to build on their current knowledge and understanding of the world. Therefore, choice B, "incorporate new knowledge into existing knowledge," is the best answer.

Jean Piaget Used the Term 'Assimilation' to Refer to When