Which Statement Is TRUE with Regard to the Developmental Theories

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE with regard to the developmental theories of Piaget and Vygotsky?

• A) Both Piaget and Vygotsky believed that cognitive development is largely due to nature.
• B) Vygotsky believed that cognitive development is primarily due to nature, whereas Piaget believed that cognitive development is most influenced by culture.
• C) Both Piaget and Vygotsky believed that cognitive development is driven largely by social influences.
• D) Piaget believed that cognitive development is most influenced by biological forces, whereas Vygotsky believed that social interactions are the primary influence on cognitive development.

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