Assimilation occurs when new information is ________.
A)adjusted
B)modified
C)absorbed into existing schemas
D)consistent with what we already know

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Assimilation is a cognitive process where new information is incorporated into pre-existing schemas (the mental structures we use to organize and interpret information). This means that when we encounter new information, we try to fit it into what we already know or understand about the world.

Assimilation Occurs When New Information Is ________