Vygotsky’s emphasis on culture and social experience led him to __________

A) neglect the biological side of development
B) overemphasize the role of heredity in cognitive change
C) emphasize children’s independent efforts to make sense of their world
D) place too much emphasis on children’s capacity to shape their own development


Answer: A

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