Taking in new information and incorporating it into existing cognitive structures is called Multiple choice question. equilibration. accommodation. assimilation. organization.
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- Equilibration refers to the process of balancing new information with existing knowledge. - Accommodation is the process of altering existing cognitive structures to fit new information. - Assimilation is the process of integrating new information into Show more…
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