According to Vygotsky,a Child Who Is in the "Zone of Proximal

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to Vygotsky,a child who is in the "zone of proximal development" is

• A) almost ready to perform a particular cognitive task independently.
• B) in a transition between sensorimotor and preoperational thought.
• C) able to perform certain cognition tasks at a later-than-normal age.
• D) physically close to the mother, who provides a secure base from which to explore.

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