Briefly state two criticisms leveled against Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development.
What will be an ideal response?
One criticism of Vygotsky's theory is that Vygotsky was not specific enough about age-related changes. Another criticism is that Vygotsky did not adequately describe how changes in socioemotional capabilities contribute to cognitive development.
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A culture that has an oral tradition is a culture that:
A. has an organized, but evolving language B. emphasizes passing on information through speaking and retelling C. has a mythology D. emphasizes good dental hygiene
By altering metabolism, which gland can have a sizable effect on personality with overactivity of this gland causing excitability and nervousness and underactivity of this gland causing one to be lethargic and sleepy?
a. pineal b. thyroid c. adrenal d. pituitary
The procedure known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
a. is the apparatus used to deliver the electric currents during ECT treatments. b. is a type of pseudopsychology in which people wear light-weight magnet head-bands to cure mental illness. c. involves the use of the MRI scans in performing deep lesioning on the brain. d. uses magnetic pulses to temporarily block activity in specific parts of the brain.
The main reason video modeling might be an especially pragmatic way to teach skills to children with autism spectrum disorder is because they may
A. be reluctant to engage in face-to-face instruction. B. be unable to find a qualified instructor for face-to-face lessons. C. have too poor an attention span for face-to-face instruction. D. be unable to afford face-to-face lessons.