As Compared to Piaget's Theory, Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development

question 128

Multiple Choice

As compared to Piaget's theory, Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development best explains how a child learns to

• A)cross a street safely for the first time.
• B)speak for the first time.
• C)crawl for the first time.
• D)stand upright for the first time.

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