In Piaget's theory, when you need to change the way you think about something in order to understand a new experience, you are engaging in the process of
A) decentration.
B) scaffolding.
C) assimilation.
D) accommodation.

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Accommodation refers to the process of altering existing schemas, or mental frameworks, to fit new information that does not fit within current schemas. This is necessary for individuals to adapt to new experiences and learn from them.

In Piaget's Theory, When You Need to Change the Way