Incorporating new information into existing theories is to ________ as modifying existing theories in light of new information is to ________.
A) conservation;egocentrism
B) imprinting;maturation
C) sensorimotor stage;preoperational stage
D) assimilation;accommodation

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Incorporating new information into existing theories is known as assimilation, while modifying existing theories in light of new information is known as accommodation. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it directly reflects these concepts. A, B, and C are not directly related to the concepts of assimilation and accommodation.

Incorporating New Information into Existing Theories Is to ________ as Modifying