According to Vygotsky,children's Cognitive Growth Depends On

question 57

Multiple Choice

According to Vygotsky,children's cognitive growth depends on:

• A)their triumph in understanding a problem on their own.
• B)physical maturation and psychological readiness.
• C)assimilation and accommodation.
• D)their interactions with those around them.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it is the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or positive outcomes.

Assimilation

According to Piaget, the incorporation of new events or knowledge into existing schemes.

Accommodation

In cognitive psychology, the process by which an individual adjusts their pre-existing schemas or ways of thinking in response to new information or experiences.

Piaget

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, known for his pioneering work in the study of cognitive development in children.