________ occurs when existing knowledge structures change to integrate new information.________ occurs when new information is integrated with existing knowledge without changing the existing knowledge structures.
A) Assimilation;Accommodation
B) Cognitive editing;Motivated reasoning
C) Motivated reasoning;Cognitive editing
D) Accommodation;Assimilation

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Accommodation involves altering existing schemas or ideas as a result of new information or new experiences. Assimilation, on the other hand, involves integrating new experiences into existing schemas without changing them.

________ Occurs When Existing Knowledge Structures Change to Integrate New