Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the symbolic function in Piaget’s Preoperational Stage?
A
Using words and images to represent objects.
2
Q
What characterizes intuitive thought in Piaget’s Preoperational Stage?
A
Emerging reasoning but limited logical thinking.
3
Q
What does the zone of proximal development (ZPD) refer to in Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory?
A
Range between what a child can do alone and with help.
4
Q
What is scaffolding in the context of Vygotsky’s theory?
A
Providing support to aid learning.
5
Q
What is the purpose of private speech according to Vygotsky?
A
Self-directed speech aiding thought processes.
