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| Assimilation - Psychology Dictionary of Arguments | |||
| Assimilation: Assimilation is a cognitive process proposed by Jean Piaget in which new information is inserted into existing mental structures or schemas. It enables individuals to interpret and understand new experiences by fitting them into pre-existing schemas, which promotes cognitive efficiency and adaptation. See also behavior, learning, frames, frame theories, understanding._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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| Piaget, Jean | Assimilation | Piaget, Jean | |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-12-08 | |||
