According to Vygotsky, the Gap Between What a Learner Can

question 103

Multiple Choice

According to Vygotsky, the gap between what a learner can accomplish alone, and what the learner can achieve with guidance from more skilled partners, refers to

• A) hierarchical classification.
• B) scaffolding.
• C) the zone of proximal development.
• D) conservation.

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may involve delusions, hallucinations, incoherent speech, and disorganized behavior.

Schizophrenogenic Mother

A type of mother—supposedly cold, domineering, and uninterested in the needs of her children—who was once thought to cause schizophrenia in her child.

Schizophrenia

A serious psychological impairment manifesting in disruptions to thinking, experiencing, emotional regulation, articulation, self-identity, and social conduct.

Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers

Individuals who suffer from both a substance misuse problem and a mental health disorder, indicating a need for integrated treatment approaches.