Which of the Following Situations Best Exemplifies Vygotsky's View of Development

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations best exemplifies Vygotsky's view of development?

• A) Tommy learned to excel at mathematics by counting his allowance.
• B) Ellen learned a large vocabulary by reading her spy novels.
• C) Rudy learned to wash the dishes by helping his father wash them.
• D) Tina learned to sing by listening to her music tapes.

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Definitions:

Satisficing Decisions

Choose the first satisfactory alternative that comes to your attention.

Behavioural Decision Model

An approach to understanding decision-making, focusing on how individuals interpret and respond to information based on psychological and behavioural factors.

Bounded Rationality

A concept that decision-makers are limited in their decision-making capabilities by the information they have, the cognitive limitations of their minds, and the finite amount of time they have to make decisions.

Cognitive Limitations

Cognitive limitations are the boundaries of human brain’s capacity to learn, remember, and make rational decisions.