According to Piaget's theory, when exposed to new information, children try to reduce the tension of disequilibrium by:
A) Self-regulating
B) Developing new schemes and adapting the old ones
C) Naturally engaging in scientific experiments
D) Asking adults "why" questions

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Piaget's theory posits that children adapt to new information through processes of assimilation and accommodation, leading to the development of new cognitive schemes and the adaptation of existing ones. This is how they reduce the tension of disequilibrium when encountering new experiences or information.

According to Piaget's Theory, When Exposed to New Information, Children