Lesson 4.3.4.2
4.3.4.2 Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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What term describes the gap between independent and assisted capability?
- Schema accommodation
- Conservation stage
- Object permanence
- Zone of proximal development
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In Vygotsky's theory, what term refers to temporary support provided by an expert during learning?
- Scaffolding
- Equilibration
- Centration
- Assimilation
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In Vygotsky's theory, what acronym refers to someone with greater understanding who provides guidance?
- MKO
- LAD
- STM
- ZPD
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Unlike Piaget, Vygotsky claimed cognitive development is primarily driven by which factor?
- Social interaction
- Individual trial
- Biological maturation
- Rote memorisation
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Giving a student clues that are gradually reduced as competence grows is an example of what?
- Scaffolding
- Conservation
- Equilibration
- Egocentrism
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Solving a puzzle only with parental help demonstrates which concept?
- Zone of proximal development
- Egocentrism
- Accommodation
- Centration
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According to Vygotsky, what is the primary driver of cognitive development?
- Innate schemas
- Independent discovery
- Social interaction
- Biological maturation
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Which Vygotsky concept is often criticised for lacking operationalisation?
- Scaffolding
- Cultural tool
- Internalisation
- Zone of proximal development
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Unlike Piaget's focus on self-discovery, Vygotsky emphasised which primary factor?
- Individual trial
- Biological maturation
- Social interaction
- Innate schemas
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Which concept refers to the way children talk to themselves to guide their thinking and actions?
- Object permanence
- Selman's perspective-taking
- Conservation
- Private speech
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A child needs a teacher to model a task and then gradually takes over the steps. Which process is shown?
- Class inclusion
- Equilibration
- Scaffolding
- Egocentric thinking
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What distance separates a child's independent ability from assisted ability?
- Equilibration gap
- Operational threshold
- Cognitive disequilibrium
- Zone of proximal development
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A researcher argues that cognitive development depends on the tools a culture provides. Which theorist's view is this closest to?
- Piaget
- Selman
- Vygotsky
- Baillargeon
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What major aspect of cognitive development does Vygotsky's theory fail to define clearly?
- Stages
- Culture
- Scaffolding
- Language
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What process involves gradually removing support as a learner gains skill?
- Assimilation
- Scaffolding
- Accommodation
- Internalisation
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What term describes tasks a child can complete only with expert help?
- Concrete operations
- Zone of proximal development
- Assimilation zone
- Sensory motor limit
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According to Vygotsky, what is the key cultural tool of thought?
- Conservation
- Language
- Schema
- Intuition
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What term did Vygotsky use for self-directed speech that guides thought?
- Private speech
- Social speech
- Egocentric speech
- Inner reflection
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Completing a difficult puzzle with adult guidance demonstrates which concept?
- Social referencing
- Moral dilemma
- Abstract reasoning
- Zone of proximal development
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Which factor did Vygotsky's social theory give relatively little attention to?
- Biological factors
- Cultural tools
- Social interaction
- Language role
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