Vygotsky's term for the difference between what a child can do alone and what the child can do with help is known as the
A) zone of innate ability (ZIA).
B) zone of proximal development (ZPD).
C) zone of passive construction (ZPC).
D) zone of cognitive assessment (ZCA).

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The correct term is "zone of proximal development" (ZPD), which describes the difference between what a child can achieve independently and what a child can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Vygotsky's Term for the Difference Between What a Child Can