Which of the Following Is a Common Criticism of Vygotsky's

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common criticism of Vygotsky's theory?

• A) It underemphasizes the role of verbal communication in early childhood development.
• B) It overemphasizes the development of basic cognitive processes in early childhood.
• C) It places too much emphasis on how elementary capacities spark changes in children's social experiences.
• D) It says too little about how basic cognitive skills contribute to socially transmitted higher cognitive processes.

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