In Vygotsky's Theory, the Difference Between What a Child Can

question 79

Multiple Choice

In Vygotsky's theory, the difference between what a child can do on his or her own and what they can do only with assistance is called the

• A) ​zone of proximal development.
• B) ​scaffolded skill set.
• C) ​continuum of concrete operations.
• D) ​opposing skills set.

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to simply repeating the word to oneself.

Rote Repetition

A learning technique that involves repeating information over and over again to memorize it without necessarily understanding the underlying meaning.

Distributed Across

Spread out or dispersed over a wide area or among many individuals or entities.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, navigation, and spatial orientation.