Texas PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) Practice Test

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What term refers to restoring balance between present understanding and new experiences?

Adaptation
Equilibration
Assimilation
Cooperative Learning

The correct answer is: Equilibration

Equilibration is the term that refers to restoring balance between present understanding and new experiences. This process is a key concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Through equilibration, individuals strive to maintain a balance between what they already know (assimilation) and new information they encounter (accommodation). This process helps individuals develop more complex and accurate mental representations of the world around them. While the other options are important in education, such as adaptation, assimilation, and cooperative learning, equilibration specifically relates to the idea of balancing existing knowledge with new experiences to promote cognitive growth and development.