alleryDisequilibrium occurs when a child meets what?
AFacts that fit old schemes
BFacts clashing with schemes
CA task repeated many times
DPraise given by a teacher
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Facts clashing with schemes
1. Disequilibrium is an uncomfortable state of imbalance.
2. It arises when new information does not fit the child's existing schemes.
3. The child then tries to restore balance, which drives learning.
_Source: Wikipedia, Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Cognitive equilibration_
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