The primary difference in the cognitive development theories of Piaget and Vygotsky is:
A) Piaget viewed the child as an active learner and Vygotsky did not
B) Vygotsky viewed the child as an active learner and Piaget did not
C) Vygotsky viewed the context of learning to be crucial and Piaget did not
D) Piaget viewed the context of learning to be crucial and Vygotsky did not

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Vygotsky emphasized the importance of social and cultural context in cognitive development, suggesting that learning is a socially mediated process, whereas Piaget focused more on the stages of cognitive development and how children interact with their physical environment to learn.

The Primary Difference in the Cognitive Development Theories of Piaget