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

question 62

Multiple Choice

Central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is the idea that children make 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:

Deviance Principle

A concept related to behavior that significantly violates societal or group norms.

Positivist View

A perspective in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence and scientific methods to understand social phenomena.

Constructionist Perspective

A sociological approach emphasizing how social phenomena are created through collective definitions and social interactions.

Voluntary Act

A behavior or action undertaken by an individual willingly, without coercion.