CA 12

According to Vygotsky, what is the role of social interactions in cognitive development?

• Minimal impact

• No effect

• Major role

• Moderate influence

What did Piaget focus on in his theory of cognitive development?

• Individual processing

• Cultural factors

• Language development

• Social interactions

What did Vygotsky emphasize as crucial for effective learning?

• Passive listening

• Cultural isolation

• Social activities

• Individual processing

According to Vygotsky, who contributes to the cognitive development of individuals?

• Only peers

• Only teachers

• Parents, teachers, and peers

• Only parents

What did Vygotsky believe played a crucial role in the cognitive development of children?

• Universal stages

• Biological factors

• Cultural factors

• Social isolation

What is the role of language in cognitive development according to Vygotsky?

• No role

• Both social and individual function

• Individual function only

• Social function only

What does private speech indicate according to Vygotsky?

• Ineffective learning

• Language development only

• Thinking process in the mind of the child

• Lack of cognitive development

According to Vygotsky, how do children learn best?

• Through passive listening

• Through cultural isolation

• Through hands-on activities

• Through individual processing

What did Piaget believe allowed a child to move from simple explorations to complex reasoning?

• Biological factors

• Universal stages

• Cultural factors

• Social isolation

What is the main difference between Piaget and Vygotsky's views on cognitive development?

• Focus on individual processing

• Focus on cultural factors

• Focus on social interactions

• Focus on language