A study found that children over age 3 who grew up with older brothers or sisters performed better on a cognitive task than did children with no siblings or younger siblings. This is consistent with the concept of ____________________.
A)the zone of proximal development
B)egocentrism
C)animism
D)irreversibility

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The concept of the zone of proximal development, introduced by Vygotsky, suggests that children learn and develop cognitively when they are in an environment slightly above their current level of development, which can be facilitated by more knowledgeable others, including older siblings.

A Study Found That Children Over Age 3 Who Grew