Whereas Piaget saw cognitive development as a result of individual discovery and a child's interaction with objects, Vygotsky attributed cognitive development to ________.
A) biological changes in the brain
B) unconscious factors
C) completing activities in isolation
D) interaction between a child and more highly skilled people

Question

Whereas Piaget saw cognitive development as a result of individual discovery and a child's interaction with objects, Vygotsky attributed cognitive development to ________.
A) biological changes in the brain
B) unconscious factors
C) completing activities in isolation 
D) interaction between a child and more highly skilled people

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Vygotsky believed that cognitive development is a result of interaction between a child and more highly skilled people, also known as the "zone of proximal development." According to Vygotsky, children learn best in social settings where they can engage in collaborative activities with adults or peers who are more competent than they are.

Whereas Piaget Saw Cognitive Development as a Result of Individual