AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADOLESCENCE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The task that an individual can accomplish only with the assistance of a more experienced person represents the learner’s:
A
area of cognitive dissonance.
B
zone of proximal development
C
learning opportunity.
D
point of disequilibrium.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The task that an individual can accomplish only with the assistance of a more experienced person represents the learner’s: area of cognitive dissonance.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) was a key construct in Lev Vygotsky’s theory of learning and development. The Zone of Proximal Development is defined as the space between what a learner can do without assistance and what a learner can do with adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The zone of proximal development (ZPD), also known as the zone of potential development, is a concept often used in classrooms to help students with skill development.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, imagine a student has just mastered basic addition. At this point, basic subtraction may enter their zone of proximal development, meaning that they have the ability to learn subtraction and will likely be able to master it with guidance and support.

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