Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What did Vygotsky emphasise as central to cognitive development?
What did Vygotsky emphasise as central to cognitive development?
Social interaction with experts
What does the zone of proximal development (ZPD) represent?
What does the zone of proximal development (ZPD) represent?
Gap between independent & guided ability
How does learning progress according to Vygotsky?
How does learning progress according to Vygotsky?
From intermental to intramental
What happens to scaffolding as a learner becomes more competent?
What happens to scaffolding as a learner becomes more competent?
It gradually decreases
Who identified five key aspects of effective scaffolding?
Who identified five key aspects of effective scaffolding?
Wood, Bruner and Ross
Why does cognitive development vary across cultures according to Vygotsky?
Why does cognitive development vary across cultures according to Vygotsky?
Children learn from their culture
What did Roazzi and Bryant (1998) find about 4-5 year olds estimating sweets?
What did Roazzi and Bryant (1998) find about 4-5 year olds estimating sweets?
Most failed alone, succeeded with help
What did Conner and Cross (2003) observe in mothers helping children over time?
What did Conner and Cross (2003) observe in mothers helping children over time?
Less instruction as children grew
What did Van Keer and Verhaeghe (2005) find about peer tutoring?
What did Van Keer and Verhaeghe (2005) find about peer tutoring?
7-yr-olds tutored by 10-yr-olds read better
What limitation exists regarding individual differences in Vygotsky's theory?
What limitation exists regarding individual differences in Vygotsky's theory?
Learning processes vary between children