Vygotsky's View of Cognitive Development Is Very Different from Piaget's

question 244

Multiple Choice

Vygotsky's view of cognitive development is very different from Piaget's view of cognitive development in that Vygotsky's emphasizes ____.

• A) the child's interactions with the physical environment
• B) genetic inheritance from one's parents
• C) cognitive development as both a social and cultural process
• D) neural plasticity

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Definitions:

Incentives

Incentives are rewards or penalties that motivate individuals towards certain behaviors or actions.

Self-determination Theory

A psychological theory focused on motivation, which posits that people are driven to grow and change by three innate and universal psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Universal Needs

Fundamental needs that are commonly considered essential for all humans, such as food, water, shelter, and safety.

Aesthetic Need

The human desire for beauty and visually pleasing experiences in their surroundings.