Assimilation - Psychology Definition of the Week

Definition: A term referring to another part of the adaptation process initially proposed by Jean Piaget. Through assimilation, we take in new information or experiences and incorporate them into our existing ideas. The process is somewhat subjective, because we tend to modify experience or information somewhat to fit in with our preexisting beliefs. Read more about assimilation, Jean Piaget and the stages of cognitive development in the links below.

Suggested Reading:

• Who Was Jean Piaget?
• Stages of Cognitive Development
• Support and Criticism of Piaget's Theory

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