Which one of the following best illustrates Piaget's concept of accommodation?
A) After Amanda solves a set of 10 addition problems carelessly and incorrectly, she is given 10 more problems to solve.
B) Betsy writes down her definition of a mollusk-something she learned word for word from her textbook.
C) Carol copies what her teacher writes on the blackboard.
D) Donna revises her understanding of what clouds are like when she studies them in science.

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Piaget's concept of accommodation refers to the process of changing one's understanding of the world to fit new information or experiences. Donna revising her understanding of clouds in response to new scientific information is the best example of accommodation. The other options do not involve changing one's understanding or adapting to new information.

Which One of the Following Best Illustrates Piaget's Concept of Accommodation