Central to Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development Is the Idea

question 1

Multiple Choice

Central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is the idea that children increasingly make better sense of their world:

• A) Through the mental processes of assimilation and accommodation
• B) By repeatedly encountering both pleasant and unpleasant events in their daily lives
• C) Through their independent explorations of their physical and social environments
• D) By interacting with more experienced people who mediate their understandings

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Definitions:

Taste Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the taste buds that detect and transmit taste signals to the brain.

Depolarization

The reduction of a cell's membrane potential, making the interior less negative compared to the outside, often a precursor to nerve impulse transmission.

G Protein

A type of protein that acts as a molecular switch inside cells, involved in transmitting signals from outside the cell to its interior.

Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.