The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Is Vygotsky's Term for

question 107

Multiple Choice

The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is Vygotsky's term for

• A) a young adult's cognitive development achieved through interaction with children.
• B) the variety of work that a child can do with ease at a particular stage of cognitive development.
• C) how a child's environment and his or her genetically programmed learning ability interact during a critical period.
• D) the range of tasks that are too difficult for a child to master alone but can be learned with guidance and assistance from adults or more-skilled children.

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Definitions:

Organizational Support

The degree to which an organization provides assistance, resources, and encouragement to its members or employees.

Work Group Support

The assistance, encouragement, and resources provided by a group to its members to achieve collective goals.

Supervisory Support

Assistance and guidance provided by supervisors to subordinates, aimed at helping them perform their duties effectively.

Creative Culture

An organizational or social environment that encourages innovation and values new ideas and creativity.