Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Lev

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes Lev Vygotsky's view of how cognitive development occurs?

• 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 complex thought and language.
• C)Children develop, in part, by working on challenging 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 over time.

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Definitions:

Great Arteries

Major arteries that carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body, notably the aorta and the pulmonary arteries.

Atria

The heart's two top chambers that take in blood from the veins and move it to the ventricles.

Cardiac Tamponade

A critical condition where fluid accumulates in the sac surrounding the heart, restricting its ability to pump blood.

Preload

The degree of stretch of the cardiac muscle fibers at the end of diastole, prior to contraction; it affects the force of contraction and cardiac output.