When Marcia was in high school, all she had to do to make an A on a test was to study the printed notes for about 20 minutes.For her first test in college, Marcia tried this same study technique and received a grade of F. After this experience, Marcia took her instructor's advice and began using the SQ4R method to read her textbook and the LISAN method for taking notes.This change in Marcia's study technique illustrates
A)assimilation.
B)accommodation.
C)generativity.
D)conservation.

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Marcia's shift from her old study technique to a new one that better suits the demands of college shows accommodation, which refers to the process of changing existing mental structures or ideas to fit new experiences or information. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this scenario. Assimilation refers to the process of fitting new information into existing mental structures, while generativity refers to the ability to produce novel ideas or products. Conservation refers to the understanding that certain properties of an object stay the same, despite changes in appearance.

When Marcia Was in High School, All She Had to Do