Which BEST illustrates Piaget's concept of assimilation?
A) Nate relates what his teacher is saying to his own "knowledge base."
B) Irena agrees with everything her teacher says.
C) Jesse takes good notes on what her teacher says.
D) Paulo vows to become exactly like his teacher.

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Piaget's concept of assimilation refers to the process of incorporating new experiences into one's existing mental structures or "knowledge base." Nate relates what his teacher is saying to his own "knowledge base," demonstrating assimilation. The other options do not involve the process of assimilation, as they either involve agreement (B), note-taking (C), or imitation (D).

Which BEST Illustrates Piaget's Concept of Assimilation