Section one Vygotsky and Bronfenbrenner

Question 1

This theory states that learning begins as a result of interpersonal communication and is then internalized as intrapersonal.

Answer 1

Vygostskys sociocultural theory

Question 2

The zone of proximal distance is attributed to who?

Answer 2

Vygotsky

Question 3

The zone of proximal development describes the difference between what a person knows and ………

Answer 3

what he could know if given a bit of assistance from someone else.

Question 4

Scaffolding refers to the process of….

Answer 4

giving temporary aid to facilitate learning.

Question 5

Modeling, providing cues, encouraging a person are all part of the process of

Answer 5

Scaffolding

Question 6

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model described development in terms of

Answer 6

four nested levels:

Question 7

Bronfenbrenner’s ecologial model.

The microsystem refers to

Answer 7

The child’s immediate environment

Question 8

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model

The mesosystem refers to

Answer 8

Interactions between components of the microsystem.

Question 9

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model

Exosystem refers to

Answer 9

More general elements of the child’s environment

Question 10

Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model

Macrosystem refers to

Answer 10

Overarching environmental influences, like cultural beliefs.