Central to Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development Is the Idea

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Multiple Choice

Central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is the idea that children increasingly make better sense of their world:

• A) Through the mental processes of assimilation and accommodation
• B) By repeatedly encountering both pleasant and unpleasant events in their daily lives
• C) Through their independent explorations of their physical and social environments
• D) By interacting with more experienced people who mediate their understandings

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