Accommodation refers to the process by which children
A) create a stable understanding.
B) translate incoming information into a form that fits concepts they already understand.
C) adapt current knowledge structures in response to new experiences.
D) balance assimilation and adaptation to create a stable understanding of the world.

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Accommodation is the process of modifying an existing schema to fit new information. It involves adapting current knowledge structures in response to new experiences, rather than simply translating incoming information into a pre-existing schema (which is assimilation). While balancing assimilation and accommodation is important for creating a stable understanding, accommodation specifically refers to the modification of existing schemas.

Accommodation Refers to the Process by Which Children