What Is One Key Difference Between Vygotsky's Sociocultural Perspective and Piaget's

question 121

Multiple Choice

What is one key difference between Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective and Piaget's view of cognitive development?

• A) From Vygotsky's perspective, cognitive development is less stage-like.
• B) From Vygotsky's perspective, cognitive development is more stage-like.
• C) From Vygotsky's perspective, the child plays a more active role in his or her own cognitive development.
• D) From Vygotsky's perspective, the child plays a more central role in his or her own cognitive development.

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