According to Vygotksy,children's learning takes place __________.
A) within the zone of proximal development
B) primarily through acting on the environment
C) through reinforcement and punishment
D) through independent activity

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Vygotsky believed that children's learning takes place within the zone of proximal development, which is the difference between what a child can do independently and what they can do with the guidance and support of a more knowledgeable other. This means that children learn best when they are given tasks that are just beyond their current level of understanding or ability, but that they can still achieve with some assistance. Learning through independent activity, reinforcement and punishment, or primarily through acting on the environment are not central to Vygotsky's theory of learning.

According to Vygotksy,children's Learning Takes Place __________