In the context of Jean Piaget's cognitive-stage theory of human development, which of the following is true of accommodation?
A. It refers to learning based on reinforcement or punishment.
B. It is the process of adjusting one's cognitive structures to include new information.
C. It refers to learning based on association of behavior with its consequences.
D. It is the process by which a behavior is strengthened so that it will be repeated.
Answer: B
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