schemas

Question 1

define: schema

Answer 1

a mental template containing all info we have about an aspect of the world. developed through experience

Question 2

define: assimilation

Answer 2

when we understand a new experience and add this to our existing schema

Question 3

whats an example of assimilation

Answer 3

when the first dog you see is small and white. you see a second dog, large and brown, and understand it is still a dog

Question 4

define: accomodation

Answer 4

when we aquire new information that changes our understanding, so we need to form a new schema

Question 5

whats an example of accomodation

Answer 5

when a child sees a zebra and thinks its a horse. they create a new schema for a zebra