Central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is the idea that children increasingly make better sense of their world:
A) Through the mental processes of assimilation and accommodation
B) By repeatedly encountering both pleasant and unpleasant events in their daily lives
C) Through their independent explorations of their physical and social environments
D) By interacting with more experienced people who mediate their understandings

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Vygotsky believed that children's cognitive development is shaped by their interactions with more experienced individuals who guide and facilitate their understanding through the process of mediation. This process helps the child to internalize knowledge and understandings that they would not be able to achieve on their own. Through this mediated interaction, the child increasingly makes better sense of their world.

Central to Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development Is the Idea