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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, when a child modifies or alters existing schema to fit new information, what is this process called?
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In Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, 'Accommodation' is the process in which a child changes or modifies their previous schema (mental structure) to accommodate new information. Conversely, in 'Assimilation', the child incorporates new information into their existing schema without any changes.
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