Vygotsky pointed out that children do not independently construct a definition for each a word they learn,but rather they learn the meanings that the surrounding culture has ascribed to each word.This central concept in Vygotsky's theory is called
A)scaffolding.
B)operational thought.
C)tools and signs.
D)mediated learning.

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The central concept in Vygotsky's theory that describes how children learn from the surrounding culture is called mediated learning. Through mediation, the child can acquire knowledge and learn from the environment around them. The other choices are not directly related to this concept. Scaffolding refers to the support provided by more knowledgeable individuals to help children learn. Operational thought refers to the formal operational stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory. Tools and signs refer to the means of communication and problem-solving that humans use to interact with the environment.

Vygotsky Pointed Out That Children Do Not Independently Construct a Definition