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Praxis II: PLT 7-12 Exam Prep

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Which one of the following statements is most consistent with the basic premise of the concept formulated by Vygotsky called the “Zone of Proximal Development?”
  1. Children can always accomplish more with the help of an adult or other more experienced person than they can accomplish independently.
  2. Children’s closeness with their mother facilitates their ability to learn.
  3. As a child matures, tasks that initially could only be performed with help can be performed independently.
  4. Children frequently left alone to fend for themselves are more likely to develop behavior problems.
Explanation
Answer: C - The statement that is most consistent with Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) concept is that as a child matures, tasks that initially could only be performed with help can be performed independently. According to Vygotsky, at first children need the guidance of a parent or other experienced person to help them learn and feel confident in their surroundings, but later they need less help. The ZPD encompasses those tasks that the child cannot yet perform independently but can get done with help. With time and further development, the child will be able to perform the task independently.
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