Theories of cognitive development Chap. 6

Question 1

what is assimilation?

Answer 1

assimilation occurs when new experiences are readily incorporated into a child’s existing theories.

Question 2

what is accommodation?

Answer 2

accommodation occurs when a child’s theories are modified based on experience. e.g. if a baby is used to their family dog they will be surprised with their first encounter of a cat, and the baby will “revise their theory” accordingly