Question

The Vygotskian zone of proximal development refers to __________. A) the adjustment of old schemes after noticing that current ways of thinking are flawed B) the cognitive discomfort the child feels during times of rapid cognitive change C) a range of tasks that the child cannot yet handle alone but can do with the help of more skilled partners D) internal depictions of information that the mind can manipulate

Answer 1

Answer: C. A range of tasks that the child cannot yet handle alone but can do with the help of more skilled partners.

Explanation: The term zone of proximal development refers to a concept developed by psychologist Lev Vygotsky. The concept refers to the difference between a learner's ability to perform a task independently versus with guidance.