One way of describing Piaget's and Vygotsky's views of childhood would be to note that Piaget saw children as ___________ whereas Vygotsky saw them as ____________.
A) competent; incompetent
B) little scientists; apprentices
C) egocentric; sociocentric
D) preoperational; postoperational

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Piaget viewed children as "little scientists," learning through interactions with their physical environment. According to Vygotsky, children's thinking and social skills develop by participating in activities that are slightly beyond their competence, provided they are given the assistance of others who are more skilled and knowledgeable. In other words, Vygotsky saw children as learning through apprenticeships with more skilled others.

One Way of Describing Piaget's and Vygotsky's Views of Childhood