In Comparing Vygotsky's and Piaget's Views of Cognitive Development, Which

question 168

Multiple Choice

In comparing Vygotsky's and Piaget's views of cognitive development, which statement would be most accurate?

• A)Vygotsky believed the course of intellectual growth was more universal than Piaget assumed, but the content of intellectual growth was more variable than Piaget assumed.
• B)Vygotsky believed both the course and the content of intellectual growth were more universal than Piaget assumed.
• C)Vygotsky believed neither the course nor the content of intellectual growth was as universal as Piaget assumed.
• D)Vygotsky believed the course of intellectual growth was more variable than Piaget assumed, but the content of intellectual growth was more universal than Piaget assumed.

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