The Vygotskian Concept of Zone of Proximal Development Refers to __________

question 97

Multiple Choice

The Vygotskian concept of zone of proximal development refers to __________.

• A) the adjustment of old schemes after noticing that current ways of thinking are flawed
• B) the cognitive discomfort that children feel during times of rapid cognitive change
• C) a range of tasks that the child cannot yet handle alone but can do with the help of more skilled partners
• D) internal depictions of information that the mind can manipulate

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Definitions:

Genomes

The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

Allelic Variant

A version of a gene at the same locus (position) on a chromosome that differs in sequence or expression from other versions.

Polymorphism

The occurrence of two or more clearly different morphs or forms, also referred to as alternative phenotypes, in the population of a species.

Mutated Allele

A variant form of a gene that has undergone a mutation, leading to changes in the gene's DNA sequence which may affect the organism's traits.