Multiple Choice
According to Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory, the morality of cooperation is most closely associated with which cognitive stage?
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10. Developmental Psychology
Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true of Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development?
A
Vygotsky proposed that maturation alone determines cognitive abilities.
B
Vygotsky believed that children progress through four universal stages of cognitive development.
C
Vygotsky emphasized the importance of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development.
D
Vygotsky argued that cognitive development occurs independently of language acquisition.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the core of Vygotsky's theory, which emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development, rather than maturation alone or fixed stages.
Step 2: Recognize that unlike Piaget, Vygotsky did not propose universal stages of development but focused on how learning is mediated through social interactions and language.
Step 3: Note that Vygotsky highlighted the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), which describes how children learn best with guidance from more knowledgeable others, emphasizing social context.
Step 4: Understand that language acquisition is central to Vygotsky's theory, as he believed language shapes thought and cognitive development, so cognitive growth is not independent of language.
Step 5: Conclude that the true statement aligns with Vygotsky's emphasis on social interaction and cultural context as key drivers of cognitive development.
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