In discussing how children organise information, Piaget refers to the processes of equilibrium and disequilibrium. In view of this statement, which of the following definitions is... In discussing how children organise information, Piaget refers to the processes of equilibrium and disequilibrium. In view of this statement, which of the following definitions is correct? i. Equilibrium refers to the child's initial understanding of a concept. ii. Disequilibrium refers to the child's initial understanding of a concept. iii. Disequilibrium refers to the child's shifting understanding of a concept as new information is being presented. iv. Equilibrium refers to the child's understanding once new information has been accepted and accommodated. A. Only iv is correct. B. Only i and iii are correct. C. Only ii and iv are correct. D. Only i, iii and iv are correct.
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The question is related to Piaget's theory of cognitive development, specifically the concepts of equilibrium and disequilibrium in how children organize information. The question asks to identify the correct definitions of equilibrium and disequilibrium from the given options, based on Piaget's theory.
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D. Only i, iii and iv are correct.
The correct answer is D. Only i, iii and iv are correct.
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The correct answer is D. Only i, iii and iv are correct.
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Option D is correct because it combines the accurate definitions of equilibrium as a child's initial understanding and final understanding after accommodation, along with disequilibrium as the shifting understanding during new information intake, reflecting Piaget's cognitive development theory.
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A common mistake is confusing equilibrium with a static state. Equilibrium, in Piaget's context, is a dynamic process of balancing new information with existing knowledge, not just the initial state.
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