What Is One Key Difference Between Vygotsky's and Piaget's Views

question 173

Multiple Choice

What is one key difference between Vygotsky's and Piaget's views of cognitive development?

• A) Vygotsky focused less on self-initiated discovery and more on the social contributions to cognitive growth.
• B) Vygotsky focused less on the social contributions to cognitive growth and more on self-initiated discovery.
• C) Vygotsky viewed the child as having a passive role in his or her own development, while Piaget viewed the child as having an active role in his or her own development.
• D) Vygotsky viewed the child as having an active role in his or her own development, while Piaget viewed the child as having a passive role in his or her own development.

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