Lev Vygotsky Recognized That Cognitive Development

question 75

Multiple Choice

Lev Vygotsky recognized that cognitive development

• A) is an interpersonal process.
• B) happens in a cultural context.
• C) is facilitated by the process of scaffolding.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal Mechanism

A term often used in psychology and organizational behavior to describe the process by which individuals distance themselves from a situation, task, or social setting as a coping strategy.

Daydreaming

The act of engaging in spontaneous, fanciful thoughts or fantasies while awake, often as a form of mental escape from routine or stress.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or uncomfortable emotions and thoughts.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in psychology, where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.