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There are certain accomplishments that are beyond what a child can do alone, but that become possible if the child is given some assistance. Lev Vygotsky called such settings __________.

A) zones of proximal development
B) zones of deferred imitation
C) dynamic systems
D) metacognitive systems

Zones of Proximal Development

The difference between what learners can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Lev Vygotsky

Lev Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist who contributed significantly to developmental psychology, especially known for his theories on cultural-historical psychology and the zone of proximal development.

Deferred Imitation

A cognitive behavior observed in children, where they are able to replicate an action after a delay, demonstrating memory and understanding of the behavior.

  • Understand the concept of zones of proximal development and its significance in child development.
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