FAQ About Jean Piaget
What is assimilation in the context of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
Assimilation is a process described by Jean Piaget as a way individuals incorporate new experiences into their existing schemas. When people assimilate, they integrate new information into what they already know, maintaining continuity in their cognitive framework. For example, when a child learns a new type of dog, they assimilate this information into their existing schema for dogs without changing their overall understanding of what a dog is.
