Through assimilation and accommodation, Piaget believes we attempt to maintain ____.
A) mental equilibrium
B) egocentrism
C) logical thinking
D) reality orientation

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Assimilation is the process of incorporating new experiences into our existing mental schemas (ways of thinking and understanding the world), while accommodation involves modifying our existing schemas to fit new experiences. Both of these processes aim to maintain mental equilibrium or a balance between our existing understanding of the world and our new experiences. This is a central idea in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Through Assimilation and Accommodation, Piaget Believes We Attempt to Maintain