When a child learns new information about the world that fits with her schema, it is called _______. When a child learns new information that requires her to change her schema, it is called _______.

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Assimilation refers to the process of incorporating new information into an existing schema, while accommodation refers to the process of modifying an existing schema to fit new information. Therefore, A is the correct choice as it accurately defines both terms in the question.

When a Child Learns New Information About the World That