Which of the following hypotheses draws on both Piaget and Vygotsky's theories of cognitive development?

A. A child first learns to search for a favorite blanket, before envisioning that a thicker blanket may be warmer than a thinner blanket.
B. An infant cries because he or she wants to be fed.
C. A child learns to tell the difference between a baseball bat and a tennis racket by direct observations and from being taught by a sibling.
D. Private speech guides a child's actions.


Answer: C

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