Whereas Piaget Saw Cognitive Development as a Result of Individual

question 181

Multiple Choice

Whereas Piaget saw cognitive development as a result of individual discovery and a child's interaction with objects,Vygotsky attributed cognitive development to

• A)biological changes in the brain.
• B)unconscious factors.
• C)interaction between a child and skilled people.
• D)completing activities in isolation.

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Definitions:

Laboratory Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in a controlled environment to gather data.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Adult Participants

Individuals over the age of majority, often involved in studies, research, or activities requiring legal adulthood.

Survey

A descriptive research method in which researchers use interviews and/or questionnaires to gather information about the attitudes, beliefs, experiences, or behaviors of a group of people.