Could someone see if I got any of the questions wrong. I feel that some questions have multiple answers but there is only one that is correct. Please help. thanks a lot
State whether each scenario is an example of assimilation or accommodation.
1. A child has always used a fork to eat his food. Today the child is learning how to use chopsticks to eat.
Accommodation
2. Running late for his hockey game, Moe has to borrow a teammate’s stick in order to play.
Assimilation
3. A child knows how to button his new jacket because he knew how to button his shirt.
Assimilation
4. A girl learns how to walk in high heels instead of flats.
Accommodation
5. After getting a “big-boy” bed, Herman has to be cautious not to roll off because it does not have guardrails like his old bed.
Accommodation
Yes, you missed several.
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/assimacc.htm
assimilate: to take in things in which can fit into preexisting categories or theory.
accommodate: to take in things which don't fit into preconceived thinking.
I have seen that site. Why don't you tell me which I got wrong
To determine whether each scenario is an example of assimilation or accommodation, we need to understand the definitions of these terms in the context of cognitive development.
Assimilation refers to the process of fitting new experiences into existing mental schema, or ways of understanding the world. It occurs when a person incorporates new information or experiences into their existing knowledge.
Accommodation, on the other hand, involves modifying existing mental schema or creating new ones to fit new information or experiences. It occurs when a person adjusts their understanding of the world to accommodate new knowledge.
Now, let's go through each scenario and analyze whether it represents assimilation or accommodation:
1. A child has always used a fork to eat his food. Today the child is learning how to use chopsticks to eat.
In this scenario, the child is learning a new skill that requires a different approach from what he already knows. Therefore, it represents accommodation.
2. Running late for his hockey game, Moe has to borrow a teammate’s stick in order to play.
In this scenario, Moe is using a different hockey stick than his own, but it still fits within his existing understanding of the game. Therefore, it represents assimilation.
3. A child knows how to button his new jacket because he knew how to button his shirt.
In this scenario, the child is applying his existing knowledge of buttoning to a slightly different context (different clothing item). Therefore, it represents assimilation.
4. A girl learns how to walk in high heels instead of flats.
In this scenario, the girl is acquiring a new skill that requires a significant adjustment to her existing understanding of walking. Therefore, it represents accommodation.
5. After getting a "big-boy" bed, Herman has to be cautious not to roll off because it does not have guardrails like his old bed.
In this scenario, Herman needs to modify his existing understanding of how to stay in bed without falling off due to the absence of guardrails. Therefore, it represents accommodation.
In summary:
- Scenarios 1 and 4 represent accommodation,
- Scenarios 2, 3, and 5 represent assimilation.