Xavier Loves to Write Poetry

question 40

Multiple Choice

Xavier loves to write poetry. Often he uses techniques that his favorite poets use, but typically he modifies these techniques to better suit his own style. This situation illustrates which one of the following concepts in Vygotsky's theory?

• A) Appropriation
• B) Mediated learning
• C) Actual developmental level
• D) Level of potential development

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