Question

Central to Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development is the idea that children make sense of their world:

a. Through their independent explorations of their physical and social environments
b. By repeatedly encountering both pleasant and unpleasant events in their daily lives
c. Through the mental processes of assimilation and accommodation
d. By interacting with more experienced people who mediate their understandings

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : d. By interacting with more experienced people who mediate their understandings

Explanation: Lev Vygotsky, a Russian psychologist, affirms in his theory that children's cognitive development advances through social interaction with other people, especially those who are more skilled. He stated that social learning is prior to cognitive development.