According to Piaget, the process of fitting new experiences into existing schemata is called _________, whereas the process of changing or modifying existing schemata to make sense of new experiences is called ________.
A)accommodation; assimilation
B)conservation; accommodation
C)assimilation; conservation
D)assimilation; accommodation

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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, assimilation involves integrating new experiences into existing cognitive structures (schemata), while accommodation refers to altering existing schemata or creating new ones in response to new information or experiences.

According to Piaget, the Process of Fitting New Experiences into Existing