The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is Vygotsky's term for
A) a young adult's cognitive development achieved through interaction with children.
B) the variety of work that a child can do with ease at a particular stage of cognitive development.
C) how a child's environment and his or her genetically programmed learning ability interact during a critical period.
D) the range of tasks that are too difficult for a child to master alone but can be learned with guidance and assistance from adults or more-skilled children.

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The zone of proximal development (ZPD) refers to the range of tasks that a child cannot master alone but can learn with the guidance and assistance of adults or more skilled peers. This emphasizes the importance of social interaction and learning from others in cognitive development.

The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Is Vygotsky's Term for