Assimilation In Cognitive Development
According to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, children learn through the processes of assimilation and accommodation. Which of the following best defines assimilation?
A
Interpreting an old event in a manner consistent with an existing schema
B
Interpreting a new event in a manner consistent with an existing schema
C
Interpreting both old and new events in a manner consistent with an existing schema
D
Interpreting an ordinary event in a manner consistent with an existing schema