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Practice Question

A four-year-old can almost write his name, but he needs some assistance from an adult. According to Lev Vygotsky, which cognitive stage is this child demonstrating?

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Correct Answer:

Zone of proximal development

Rationale:

✨ The key concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the range of tasks a child cannot yet perform independently but can achieve with guidance.

✨ Writing his name with adult assistance demonstrates that the skill is within the ZPD but not yet mastered.

✨ According to Vygotsky, scaffolding from adults or peers allows children to progress through this learning stage.

✨ Private speech and transductive reasoning are cognitive tools but do not specifically describe assisted learning.

✨ Thus, the child is operating within the ZPD, showing readiness for skill development with support.

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  • Category: PRE-REQUISITES NURSING COURSES
  • Subcategory: HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
  • Domain: HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT_EXAMS
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