Cognitive Development: Vygotskian Theory Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from Vygotskian theory, including his views on cognitive development, the zone of proximal development, the role of language, and the importance of social interaction in learning.

Lev Vygotsky was born in __.

Russia.

Vygotsky died of __ at the age of 37.

tuberculosis.

Vygotskian theory challenges Piaget's emphasis on __ processes in cognitive development.

internal constructive

According to Vygotsky, the development of language and thought first occurs in __ interactions.

social

The internalization process transforms social interactions into __ processes.

psychological

The zone of proximal development (ZPD) refers to the area of potential development that a child can achieve with __ from others.

guidance

Vygotsky emphasized that instruction should proceed ahead of the child's current __ to promote development.

development

Vygotsky proposed that language development begins with __ speech and evolves into private speech.

social

The __ play of children often involves caregiver-child interactions.

make-believe

Psychological tools, including language, serve as mediators of __ thinking.

higher

In written communication, the motivation for speaking is provided by the situation, while writing requires __ on the part of the writer.

conscious will

Scaffolding involves gradually transferring control from the __ to the child during the learning process.

adult

Intersubjectivity occurs when people influence each other by sharing each other's __ and point of view.

meaning

Vygotsky argued that the development of mental functions is rooted in __ relations among people.

social

Vygotsky believed that learning leads to __, emphasizing the role of guided instruction.

development

Vygotsky's approach includes the idea that new mental processes, such as writing, should be __ to children rather than waiting for readiness.

taught