Which of the following is a common criticism of Vygotsky's theory?

A) It underemphasizes the role of verbal communication in early childhood development.
B) It overemphasizes the development of basic cognitive processes in early childhood.
C) It places too much emphasis on how elementary capacities spark changes in children's social experiences.
D) It says too little about how basic cognitive skills contribute to socially transmitted higher cognitive processes.


Answer: D

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