Explain Piaget's concept of equilibration and the role of dissatisfaction in conceptual change.

You're on a roll — here are the answers to your questions: 1.2.3 "Equilibration" is the self-regulatory process through which a learner moves from a state of cognitive conflict (disequilibrium) to mental balance. In Piaget's theory, equilibration is indeed the process by which individuals seek to balance new information with their existing knowledge. When new information creates a conflict (disequilibrium), the learner adjusts their understanding to achieve a new state of mental balance. The correct option is: True True 1.2.4 For conceptual change to occur, a learner must first experience a sense of dissatisfaction with their existing naive theories. According to prominent theories of conceptual change, such as the one proposed by Posner et al., a crucial first step for a learner to change their deeply held "naive theories" or misconceptions is to recognize that their current understanding is inadequate or problematic. This recognition leads to dissatisfaction, which then motivates them to consider alternative concepts. The correct option is: True True Drop the next question!