In trying to understand the world,the child is constantly faced with inconsistencies and counterexamples to his or her existing schemes.This phenomenon is defined as
A)disequilibrium.
B)deconstruction.
C)reactance.
D)disruption.

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The phenomenon described where a child is faced with inconsistencies and counterexamples to their existing schemes is known as "disequilibrium" in constructivist theory. It refers to the state of cognitive discomfort that occurs when a person's existing mental structures or schemes are challenged by new information or experiences.

In Trying to Understand the World,the Child Is Constantly Faced