In the context of Piaget's theory,________ is the process of adjusting to new environmental demands.
A)adaptation
B)evolution
C)involution
D)attention

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According to Piaget's theory, adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to new environmental demands, either by assimilating new information into existing cognitive structures (schemas) or by accommodating existing schemas to fit new information. This process helps individuals to achieve cognitive equilibrium or balance between their internal mental structures and the external world. Evolution and involution are not relevant terms to Piaget's theory, and while attention is an important aspect of cognitive development, it is not the same as adaptation.

In the Context of Piaget's Theory,________ Is the Process of Adjusting