In Piagetian theory, when people encounter experiences that they cannot connect with experiences they have already encountered, the new experiences may be stored in a schema that the person connects with familiar information through a process called
A) Assimilation
B) Accommodation
C) Equilibration
D) Disequilibration

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This process is called accommodation, which involves adjusting existing schemas or creating new ones in order to incorporate new information that cannot be assimilated into existing schemas. Assimilation, on the other hand, involves incorporating new information into existing schemas without changing them. Equilibration refers to the overall process of balancing assimilation and accommodation, while disequilibrium is a state of cognitive conflict that motivates the individual to seek equilibrium through accommodation.

In Piagetian Theory, When People Encounter Experiences That They Cannot