Assimilation and Accommodation Flashcards

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What is the definition of assimilation?

Changing an existing idea to fit new information
A method of forgetting past knowledge
The process of taking in new information and fitting it into existing ideas (correct)
The ability to ignore new experiences

What is the explanation of assimilation?

Through assimilation, we make sense of new information by using our existing knowledge.

Provide an example of assimilation.

Knowing to unscrew a lid to open a bottle of water, and applying that knowledge to open a bottle of juice with a screw top.

What is the definition of accommodation?

Changing an existing idea in order to fit in new information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the explanation of accommodation?

Sometimes we can't fit information into existing ideas, so we have to change an existing idea. Signup and view all the answers

Provide an example of accommodation.

Learning to open a bottle with a pop-top different from a screw-top, necessitating a change in our understanding of how to open bottles. Signup and view all the answers

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Assimilation

Assimilation involves integrating new information into existing mental frameworks or understanding about the world.
This process allows individuals to easily connect new experiences with prior knowledge, facilitating comprehension.
An example is recognizing that both screw-top water bottles and juice bottles can be opened similarly, utilizing existing knowledge of bottle mechanics.

Accommodation

Accommodation refers to the adjustment or modification of existing beliefs or concepts to incorporate new information.
When faced with information that cannot be reconciled with existing mental models, individuals must adapt their understanding.
For instance, encountering a juice bottle with a pop-top requires redefining the concept of how bottles can be opened, distinguishing between screw-tops and pop-tops as different mechanisms.