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 skilled people.
Answer: D
Rationale: Unlike Piaget, Lev Vygotsky focused on the interaction between children and those that provide just the right amount of help to encourage cognitive development. He believed that development is ideal when a child attempts skills and activities that are just beyond what he or she can do alone, but the child has guidance from adults who are attentive to his or her progress.
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