During times of rapid cognitive change,children __________
A) are in a state of disequilibrium
B) assimilate more than they accommodate
C) are likely to construct inefficient schemes
D) balance assimilation and accommodation

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During times of rapid cognitive change, children are in a state of disequilibrium. This means that new experiences and information disrupt their existing cognitive structures, leading them to seek new ways of understanding the world. To achieve equilibrium again, they must actively assimilate new information into existing schemas or accommodate existing schemas to fit new information. Thus, they are constantly balancing assimilation and accommodation to achieve cognitive equilibrium.

During Times of Rapid Cognitive Change,children __________