The process in which people understand an experience in terms of their current stage of cognitive development and way of thinking is referred to as ________

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

assimilation

Psychology

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Which of the following is considered a good indicator of the amount of effort a student has exerted in college?

a. GRE scores b. grade point average (GPA) c. extracurricular activities d. letters of recommendation

Psychology

Many adolescents silently believe "I will succeed in all my ambitions," and "Everyone notices how I look.". What term did David Elkind use to characterize these and similar beliefs?

a. Concrete operations b. External locus of control c. Identity achievement d. Personal fable

Psychology