What is adaptation in Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory___________?
Correct answer: C. Both A&B
- A. Making desired change
- B. Making desired adjustment
- C. Both A&B
- D. None of these
Explanation
Piagetian adaptation means adjusting to environmental demands, and it occurs through assimilation and accommodation. Thus both making a change and making an adjustment express the intended meaning, although the options are imprecise.
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