If You Were to Criticize Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development

question 35

Multiple Choice

If you were to criticize Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development in a way that contemporary theorists sometimes do, which one of the following would you be most likely to say?

• A) "It ignores the effects that formal education has on cognitive development."
• B) "It disregards the important roles that peers play in children's development."
• C) "It's a bit vague in its explanations of how development occurs."
• D) "It places heavy emphasis on drill and practice as factors promoting development."

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