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Lev Vygotsky

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Lev Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist who developed theories on cognitive development. He emphasized the role of social interaction and culture in a child's learning process.

Related terms

Cognitive Development: The study of how children acquire the ability to learn, think, reason, communicate, and remember.

Social Constructivism: A sociological theory that argues that people create or construct their own perceptions of reality based on their experiences and interactions with others.

Zone of Proximal Development: The difference between what learners can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance from someone more knowledgeable.

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  • AP Psychology - 6.3 Cognitive Development in Childhood

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