Accommodation
What Accommodation means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Modifying an existing schema or creating a new one when new information cannot be assimilated.
Changing an existing schema, or forming a new one, when new information does not fit.
A form of learning that takes place when we acquire new information that changes our understanding of a topic to the extent that we need to form one or more new schemas and/or radically change existing schemas.
Topics that use Accommodation
- Development (AQA GCSE)
- Component 01: Development - Key Concepts (OCR GCSE)
- Development (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Assimilation
- Growth mindset
- Schema
- Conservation
- Egocentrism
- Fixed mindset
- Process praise
- Active, discovery-based learning
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