How do males from the Dioula culture of the Ivory Coast learn to weave? How does your answer illustrate Vygotsky's theory?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Boys in this culture learn to weave by starting with simple patterns and getting feedback on their work from their fathers. They continue to work on more intricate patterns and eventually need less help (scaffolding). This is an important skill to learn because the fabrics can be sold. The types of skills that are learned differ depending on the particular culture.
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A. Paranoid B. Narcissistic C. Borderline D. Impulsive
Which of the following statements is true regarding only children?
A) They tend to be spoiled and self-centered. B) They tend to experience high levels of anxiety due to extreme parental pressures to succeed. C) They tend to be less well-accepted in their peer group, because they have not had opportunities to learn effective conflict-resolution strategies. D) They tend to have low self-esteem and perform poorly in school.