Vygotsky emphasized that cognitive development is driven by

A) social interaction.
B) parental encouragement.
C) physical growth.
D) emotional growth.


A) social interaction.

Psychology

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a. Creativity and psychological maladjustment are probably causally related. b. Creativity and psychological well-being appear to be completely unrelated. c. There is a weak but significant relationship between creativity and susceptibility to multiple personality disorder. d. There may be a correlation between major creative achievement and vulnerability to mood disorders.

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A short-stay hotel room that is commonly found in many Asian countries is known as a(n) ____

a. motel c. "secret hotel" b. "love hotel" d. "intimate hotel"

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Some identical twins have the same genetic makeup, but look slightly different. Their slight differences in appearance are an example of _______, which are influenced by both biology and environment

a. genotypes b. environmental selections c. phenotypes d. habitats e. neurons

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According to psychologist Sandra Hofferth, which of the following is NOT a part of self-care children's development?

a) Given their hectic schedule, self-care children may benefit from a period of decompression after school. b) Self-care children may have an opportunity to develop autonomy. c) Self-care children who stay at home rather than "hanging out" unsupervised with friends may avoid activities that lead to difficulties. d) Self-care children seem more emotionally damaged than children who come home to and are supervised by a parent.

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