Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Lev

question 28

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 is best 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 develop 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.

Differentiate between equivalent and non-equivalent propositions.

Recognize the importance of word order in maintaining the meaning of a proposition.

Identify and understand metaphors within propositions.

Understand the concept of connotations and their effect on word choice.

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Definitions:

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Social groups that play a key role in instigating, leading, or implementing significant changes or revolutions in society.

Peasantry

Refers to members of the lower rural classes in society, traditionally engaged in agriculture or related activities.

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

A peace treaty signed in 1918 between the Bolshevik government of Russia and the Central Powers, marking Russia’s exit from World War I, and resulting in significant territorial losses for Russia.

Socialist Revolutionaries

A political grouping in early 20th-century Russia that sought to bring about a socialist society through both parliamentary and revolutionary means.