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developmental psychology
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Main learning difference between Piaget and Vygotsky?
Piaget → independent exploration; Vygotsky → social interaction + guidance.
What do Piaget’s stages represent?
Qualitative changes in thinking at specific ages.
Define Zone of Proximal Development
Gap between what a child can do alone and what they can do with guidance
What is scaffolding?
Temporary support that helps children perform tasks beyond their ability
Piaget’s view of language?
Language reflects thought; it does not create it
Vygotsky’s view of private speech?
Helps children plan, solve problems, and self-regulate
Example of ZPD in real life?
A child completing a puzzle with a teacher’s hints
Example of Piaget’s conservation error?
Child thinks taller glass has more water
Piaget’s view: stages or continuous?
Stages (fixed, universal).
Shared belief between Piaget and Vygotsky?
Children are active learners.