<p>Ok, here is the Crash Course discussion: </p>
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<li>Schema
. A schema is a concept or framework that organizes and interprets information.
. For example, young children develop a schema for Santa Claus that includes a jolly old man with a white beard who wears distinctive red clothes. Santa rewards good children with gifts and presents on Christmas.</li>
<li>Assimilation
. In Piaget’s theory, assimilation is the process of absorbing new information into an existing schema.
. For example, as they become older, children see Santa on television and in the mall. Children assimilate these Santas into their existing schema by identifying then as “Santa’s helpers.”</li>
<li>Accommodation
. In Piaget’s theory, accommodation is the process of adjusting old schemas or developing new ones to incorporate new information.
. For example, when children become older,they realize that Santa Claus doesn’t really exist. Children are forced to develop a new schema that identifies Santa as a fictional character (played by their parents) who nonetheless continues to bring them presents on Christmas.</li>
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