Piaget & Vygotsky Cognitive Development Quiz

Vygotsky emphasized the importance of which factor in cognitive development?

• Genetic inheritance

• Social interaction

• Physical maturation

• Formal education

What is the term Vygotsky used to describe the range of tasks that a child can perform with guidance but not yet independently?

• Equilibrium

• Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

• Concrete Operations

• Preoperational Stage

According to Vygotsky, what plays a central role in cognitive development and learning?

• Maturation

• Social and cultural experiences

• Physical activity

• Independent problem-solving

Piaget’s theory is based on stages, while Vygotsky’s theory is focused on:

• Genetic inheritance

• Continuous learning through social interaction

• Specific developmental milestones

Fill in the blank: Vygotsky’s concept of the ________ describes tasks a child can perform with guidance but not independently.

• Equilibrium

• Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

• Concrete Operations

• Preoperational Stage

Fill in the blank: In Vygotsky’s theory, ________ plays a central role in cognitive development and learning.

• Maturation

• Social and cultural experiences

• Physical activity

• Independent problem-solving

Which of Piaget’s stages involves the ability to think abstractly and logically?

• Preoperational

• Sensorimotor

• Formal Operational

• Concrete Operational

Vygotsky believed that learning first happens on a social level before being internalized. What is this process called?

• Scaffolding

• Cognitive equilibrium

• Internalization

• Accommodation