When she is first attempting to learn English as a second language, Katerina (a native speaker of Russian) spends a great deal of time converting similar English sounds into Russian equivalents. After a time, however, she is forced to spend much more time generating new (non-Russian) language ideas. According to Piaget, what does this change involve?
A) equilibration
B) the one-to-one principle
C) habituation
D) implosion

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This change involves equilibration, which is when individuals modify their existing mental schemas to fit new information or experiences. In this case, Katerina is modifying her schema of language sounds to fit the new information of English language ideas.

When She Is First Attempting to Learn English as a Second