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The theorist who said learning happens through social interaction.
Answer:

Lev Vygotsky

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The theory that focuses on culture and social interaction.
Answer:

Sociocultural Cognitive Theory

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The main factor that leads to cognitive development according to Vygotsky.
Answer:

Social interaction

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The influence that shapes how a child thinks and learns.
Answer:

Culture

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The theory that views the mind as a system.

Information-Processing Theory

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The theory that compares the mind to a computer.

Information-Processing Theory

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A child learns how to solve a puzzle by watching and interacting with classmates.

This best supports which theory?

A. Piaget’s theory

B. Vygotsky’s theory

C. Freud’s theory

D. Erikson’s theory

b

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According to Vygotsky, a child learns BEST through:

A. Reading alone

B. Memorization

C. Social interaction

D. Trial and error only

c

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A nurse teaches a patient by explaining and letting the patient ask questions.

This reflects which idea?

A. Learning is biological

B. Learning is emotional

C. Learning is social

D. Learning is genetic

c

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A student listens to a lecture, remembers it, and answers in an exam.

This situation best explains:

A. Piaget’s theory

B. Erikson’s theory

C. Information-processing theory

D. GAS theory

c

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Which statement best describes Information-Processing Theory?

A. Learning happens in stages

B. Learning happens through culture

C. The mind works like a computer

D. Learning depends on emotions

c

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A child learns a new language because of daily conversations at home.

This supports which concept?

A. Memory

B. Culture

C. Biology

D. Maturation

b

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Which situation best shows Information-Processing?

A. A child imitates a parent

B. A student receives, stores, and recalls information

C. A teenager questions identity

D. A baby learns to walk

b