In Vygotsky's theory, the zone of proximal development refers to a:
a. child's current level of social-emotional development.
b. child's current level of cognitive development.
c. child's expected level of cognitive development.
d. range of skills, tasks, or abilities that a child can accomplish with assistance.
ANSWER: d
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