In Piaget's theory, the process of modifying existing cognitive structures in response to experience and new information is called _______________

A) operations
B) accommodation
C) conservation
D) assimilation


Answer: B
Rationale: According to Piaget, accommodation occurs when children modify their belief structures based on experience. In contrast, assimilation occurs when children add new information, but interpret it based on what they already know.

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