The Vygotskian concept of zone of proximal development refers to __________
A) the adjustment of old schemes after noticing that current ways of thinking are flawed
B) the cognitive discomfort that children feel during times of rapid cognitive change
C) a range of tasks that the child cannot yet handle alone but can do with the help of more skilled partners
D) internal depictions of information that the mind can manipulate
Answer: C
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