A major distinction between Vygotsky's theory of development and Piaget's theory is that Vygotsky's theory focused more directly on
A) social interaction's contribution to cognitive growth.
B) cognitive assessment through standardized tasks.
C) different stages of language development.
D) the universality and invariance of cognitive development.
A) social interaction's contribution to cognitive growth. Vygotsky's theory served as the foundation for several more recent views of cognitive development. These views emphasize the important influence of social interaction and the larger cultural context on cognitive development.
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a. tool used to extract the head of the fetus during birth. b. instrument for assessing an Apgar rating of the newborn. c. specially shaped delivery table at birthing centers. d. external agent that causes developmental harm at particular times during pregnancy.
LeRoy is listening to a story about a great American hero. This hero went through incredible odds and endured tremendous stress. Knowing what you do about stress, what personality trait did this hero undoubtedly possess that protected him from the harmful effects of stress?
a. autonomy c. external locus of control b. extroversion d. hardiness
Mrs. Jane's husband was killed in a motorcycle accident six weeks ago. She and her husband have always been your favorite neighbors and you had many fun times together. She is now not as friendly and does not want to share in familiar recreational activities. You should:
a. still keep calling her and informing her of upcoming events b. visit her expecting to just listen c. ask her what tasks you could help her with d. offer to go to a bereavement support group with her e. all of these
The difference between Jung's theory and Freud's theory is that Jung
a. didn't emphasize the sexual instincts. c. was not interested in the unconscious. b. was not a psychiatrist. d. did not believe in archetypes.