In Piagetian theory, when people encounter experiences that they cannot connect with experiences they have already encountered, the new experiences may be stored in a schema that the person connects with familiar information through a process called

a. Assimilation
b. Accommodation
c. Equilibration
d. Disequilibration


b. Accommodation

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In Walden Two, children were given alternate strategies to avoid

a. ?temptation. b. ?using drugs and alcohol. c. ?losing a baseball game. d. ?child abuse.

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Introducing solid foods too early can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:

A) Increased cognition. B) Allergies. C) Increased risk of choking. D) Eczema.

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Under IDEA, what constitutes an "appropriate" education?

a. An education that is supplemented by a diversity of instructional styles. b. An education designed to produce significant gains in each child. c. Education that is supported by best practices. d. One designed to meet the unique needs of a particular child. e. The best education for each child.

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Children who are good candidates for preschool programs show risks in all of the following areas EXCEPT:

a. Communication delays b. Challenging behaviors c. Literacy skills d. Socio-cultural factors

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