Xavier loves to write poetry. Often he uses techniques that his favorite poets use, but typically he modifies these techniques to better suit his own style. This situation illustrates which one of the following concepts in Vygotsky's theory?
A) Appropriation
B) Mediated learning
C) Actual developmental level
D) Level of potential development

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Appropriation is the process in which an individual takes ideas from their social or cultural context and modifies them to fit their own needs or interests. In this situation, Xavier is taking techniques from his favorite poets but modifying them to better suit his own style of writing, which is an example of appropriation.

Xavier Loves to Write Poetry