According to Piaget's theory, during periods of rapid cognitive change, children
A) shift from accommodation to assimilation.
B) shift from assimilation to accommodation.
C) equally balance assimilation and accommodation.
D) are in a state of cognitive equilibrium.

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During periods of rapid cognitive change, according to Piaget's theory, children shift from assimilation to accommodation. This means that they encounter new information and have to adjust their existing schemas to incorporate the new information, rather than simply fitting the new information into their existing schemas. This process of accommodation helps children to develop more complex and accurate mental structures.

According to Piaget's Theory, During Periods of Rapid Cognitive Change