A major distinction between Vygotsky's theory of development and Piaget's theory is that the Vygotsky focused more directly on
A) social interaction's contribution to cognitive growth.
B) different stages of language development.
C) the universality and invariance of cognitive development.
D) cognitive assessment through standardized tasks.
A
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Psychologists who study children's cognitive development in a range of environments have found that ____.?
a. ?the cognitive skills of disadvantaged children can be improved by providing the children with extra lessons, stimulating materials, and educational contact with sensitive adults b. ?preschool programs have robust and enduring effects c. ?the environment does not influence cognitive development beyond the first two years of life d. ?once intellectual development has been impaired, there is no hope of reversing the damage
Kenya is experiencing absolutely no stress while taking a test. What effect is this most likely to have on her performance and why?
A) It will improve her grade because she will experience less distraction. B) It will improve her grade because she will be able to recall information more easily. C) It will lower her grade because her arousal level will be low. D) It will lower her grade because suppressing stress taxes cognitive resources.
The final stage of labor is the
a. expulsion of the placenta. c. dilation of the cervix. b. birth of the baby. d. expulsion of the amniotic fluid.
Emotional socialization is consistent in collectivist societies.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)