Central to Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is the idea that children make sense of their world:
A) Through the mental processes of assimilation and accommodation
B) By repeatedly encountering both pleasant and unpleasant events in their daily lives
C) Through their independent explorations of their physical and social environments
D) By interacting with more experienced people who mediate their understandings

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Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the social context of learning, proposing that children develop cognitively through interactions with more knowledgeable others (e.g., parents, teachers) who provide scaffolding that helps them to understand and interpret the world. This process is known as mediated learning.

Central to Vygotsky's Theory of Cognitive Development Is the Idea