How is Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development different from Piaget's theory?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Vygotsky proposed a sociocultural theory of cognitive development which posited that children learn from interactions with others in their environment, and what they learn is different from one culture to another. Piaget emphasized children's interactions with the physical environment and assumed that cognitive development is the same across cultures.
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a) 2 out of 10 b) 5 out of 10 c) 1 out of 25 d) 4 out of 5
Research on changes in intellectual abilities during adulthood indicates that
a. fluid and crystallized intelligence decline at the same rate. b. fluid intelligence declines earlier and more quickly than crystallized intelligence. c. crystallized intelligence declines earlier and more quickly than fluid intelligence. d. crystallized and fluid intelligence fluctuate up and down throughout the entire lifespan.