When an existing method is changed because of new information being taken in,the process called ____ has taken place.
A) assimilation
B) object permanence
C) accommodation
D) conservation

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Accommodation refers to the process of changing an existing method or cognitive schema based on new information being taken in. Assimilation, object permanence, and conservation are all important concepts in cognitive development but do not specifically refer to changing existing methods or schemas.

When an Existing Method Is Changed Because of New Information