Assimilation and accomodation are two terms that are often misunderstood. In this blog post, we will explore the difference between the two concepts, and provide some examples of each. We hope that this information will help you better understand these important concepts!
What is Assimilation?
Assimilation is the process whereby immigrants to a new country adopt the customs and traditions of their new homeland. In many ways, assimilation is a natural process that happens over time as people become more familiar with their new surroundings and way of life.
- However, it can also be seen as a forced process, whereby immigrants are pressure to conform to the dominant culture in order to be accepted. Either way, assimilation can lead to both positive and negative outcomes for both the individual and the wider community.
- On an individual level, assimilation can help immigrants to feel more settled and secure in their new home. However, it can also lead to a loss of cultural identity and a sense of alienation from one’s roots.
- Assimilated individuals may also find it difficult to relate to others from their country of origin who have not undergone the same process of change. On a community level, assimilation can help to create a more cohesive and harmonious society.
However, it can also result in the marginalization of minority groups and the extinction of unique cultures. Ultimately, whether assimilation is positive or negative depends on the individual and community involved. Assimilation is not a one-size-fits-all phenomenon; its effects will vary depending on the specific context in which it occurs.
What is Accomodation?
Accomodation is the process by which the eye adjusts its focus to see objects at different distances. When we look at an object, the light that comes from that object is bent (refracted) as it passes through the cornea and the lens of the eye. This bending of the light causes the object to be projected onto the retina, where it is transformed into a neural signal that can be processed by the brain.
- The amount of bending (refraction) that occurs depends on the distance of the object from the eye. If an object is far away, less refraction occurs; if an object is close up, more refraction occurs.
- Accommodation refers to the ability of the eye to automatically adjust its focus in response to different distance cues in order to keep images clear. Near objects require more accommodation than distant objects.
- As we age, our eyesight deteriorates and it becomes more difficult to focus on close objects (this condition is called presbyopia). Accommodation can also be impaired by certain diseases or disorders of the eye.
Difference between Assimilation and Accomodation
Assimilation and accomodation are two terms often used in psychology to describe the way humans adapt to their environment. Assimilation occurs when an individual incorporates new information into their existing system of beliefs, values, and behaviors.
- Accommodation, on the other hand, occurs when an individual changes their existing system of beliefs, values, or behaviors in order to accommodate new information. There are several important differences between assimilation and accommodation.
- Assimilation is generally a passive process, while accommodation is often an active one. Assimilation also usually results in a loss of individuality, while accommodation often allows for the retention of individuality.
- Finally, assimilation typically leads to greater similarity between the individual and their environment, while accommodation often leads to greater diversity. While both processes are important for adaptation, they can also lead to different outcomes.
Assimilation may lead to rigidity and a lack of flexibility, while accommodation may lead to chaos and confusion. The appropriate balance between the two processes is unique to each individual and situation.
Conclusion
In order to better understand how these two processes work together, let’s take a closer look at each one. Assimilation is the process of incorporating new information into an existing schema. Accommodation, on the other hand, is the process of changing or altering an existing schema in order to make room for new information. When you think about it, these two processes are constantly working together as we encounter new experiences and learn more about the world around us. The next time you are presented with some new information, try to think about how it might fit into your current schemas and see if you can apply accommodation to make space for it.
