The role of culture and ‘scaffolding’ are emphasized in __________.
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- Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development
- Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
- Atkinson-Shiffrin’s information-processing model
- Karmiloff-Smith’s theory of cognitive development
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Scaffolding refers to the support provided by more knowledgeable others to help learners achieve tasks they cannot complete independently.
Step 2: Cultural emphasis in development.
Lev Vygotsky emphasized that cognitive development is socially and culturally mediated, particularly through language and interaction.
Step 3: Analysis of options.
(A) Correct: Vygotsky introduced concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and scaffolding.
(B) Piaget focused on individual discovery rather than social mediation.
(C) Atkinson-Shiffrin deals with memory systems, not social learning.
(D) Karmiloff-Smith focuses on representational redescription, not scaffolding.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Culture and guided interaction are central to Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development.
Final Answer: (A) Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development
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