Which of the Following Children Is Most Likely to Show

question 192

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is most likely to show the greatest cognitive deficits and developmental delays?

• A) a child born at or before 37 weeks of gestation
• B) a child whose mother smoked
• C) a child weighing less than 1.5 kg at birth
• D) a child whose mother did NOT exercise

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Definitions:

Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky was a Soviet psychologist known for his work on psychological development in children.

Scaffolding

A teaching method that involves providing support to students as they learn new concepts, gradually reducing the support as the students become more proficient.

Zone of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's concept describing the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Child Centered

An educational approach focusing on the needs, interests, and abilities of children.