MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 46: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 46
1. Which of the following terms describes how existing schemata are modified to incorporate new information?
- A. Assimilation
- B. Adaptation
- C. Affirmation
- D. Accommodation
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Jean Piaget hypothesized that new information is processed by adaptation, choice (B). Adaptation is too broad of an answer because it includes both assimilation, choice (A), and accommodation, choice (D). Assimilation is incorporation of new information into existing schemata. If the new information doesn't fit, then accommodation occurs. Accommodation is the modification of existing schemata to account for new information and is thus the correct answer.