Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Vygotsky's

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development?

• A) Children's cognitive growth should be judged on the basis of their actual developmental level, not on the basis of their level of potential development.
• B) Cognitive development progresses through four distinct stages; each stage is characterized by increasingly more complex thought and language.
• C) Children progress, in part, by working on difficult tasks with the assistance of more competent individuals.
• D) Language and thought, although closely intertwined in the first few years of life, become increasingly distinct entities.

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