Question

What is the difference between “assimilation” and “accommodation” in Piaget’s theory?

Options

• Both mean ignoring new ideas.

• Both mean learning by memorization.

• Assimilation uses old ideas for new things; accommodation changes ideas for new things.

• Both are about physical movement.

Answer 1

Assimilation uses old ideas for new things, and accommodation changes ideas for new things

Explanation:

Assimilation means applying existing knowledge, while accommodation means changing that knowledge when needed.