Gabriel's language and cognitive skills have developed greatly since he began attending preschool. His teacher explains things to the children when they participate in small-group activities and she encourages conversation between children and adults

According to Vygotsky, she uses language to advance thinking through

social mediation.
private speech.
scaffolding.
the zone of proximal development.

social mediation.

Psychology

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Abnormal behavior has often been attributed to the influence of supernatural forces. Describe and differentiate between how these forces were used to explain abnormal behavior during various time periods and the treatments that resulted.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

An epistemologist studies the ___

a. biological basis of behavior b. origins of knowledge c. ability to adapt to reality d. mechanisms of developmental change

Psychology