When people modify their existing mental patterns to fit new requirements, they are exhibiting
A)assimilation.
B)accommodation.
C)egocentrism.
D)conservation.

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Accommodation refers to the cognitive process of revising existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding so that new information can be incorporated. This contrasts with assimilation, where new information is integrated into existing schemas without changing them.

When People Modify Their Existing Mental Patterns to Fit New