Whereas Piaget saw cognitive development as a result of individual discovery and a child's interaction with objects, Vygotsky attributed cognitive development to
A) biological changes in the brain.
B) unconscious factors.
C) completing activities in isolation.
D) interaction between a child and skilled people.
E) observational learning

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According to Vygotsky, cognitive development is attributed to the interaction between a child and skilled people. He believed that children learn and develop by being taught by more knowledgeable others, such as parents, teachers, or peers, in a process called guided participation or scaffolding. This interaction allows children to learn new skills and concepts that they would not be able to learn on their own.

Whereas Piaget Saw Cognitive Development as a Result of Individual