When infants and children interpret new experiences in terms of present schemas, they engage in the process of _____.

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Assimilation involves fitting new experiences into existing schemas. It is when children interpret new experiences in terms of present schemas, as described in the question.

Option A, schema acquisition, refers to the process of developing new schemas through learning and experiencing.

Option C, accommodation, involves modifying existing schemas to fit new experiences.

Option D, problem-solving, refers to the process of finding a solution to a challenge or issue. While problem-solving may involve assimilation and accommodation, it is not specifically related to interpreting new experiences in terms of present schemas.

When Infants and Children Interpret New Experiences in Terms of Present