In Vygotsky's theory, when two participants to a task each adjust to the perspective of the other in order to create common ground for communication, they are
A) engaging in scaffolding, but only at a verbal level.
B) engaging in reciprocal teaching.
C) stepping outside each other's zone of proximal development.
D) contributing to cognitive development through intersubjectivity.

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The scenario described relates to the concept of intersubjectivity in Vygotsky's theory, where individuals create shared understanding through the mutual exchange of thoughts and ideas. This process contributes to cognitive development by enabling individuals to internalize the perspectives of others and better understand social and cultural contexts. Scaffolding (choice A) involves providing support and guidance to facilitate learning and is not directly related to the described scenario. Reciprocal teaching (choice B) is a specific instructional strategy, and stepping outside each other's zone of proximal development (choice C) is not applicable in this context.

In Vygotsky's Theory, When Two Participants to a Task Each