Cognitive Development Vygotsky Influence childs life and learning and other people Zone of proximal development range of tasks that a child cant master alone but can accomplish with guidance of more capable partner tying shoe Tasks can do small inner circle middle through scaffolding then outer is out of reach Scaffolding process of adjusting instructions so there responsive to beginners behavior and support the beginners efforts to understand the problem or gain mental skill being supportive to person trying to learn learn task quicker and easier Adolescent Development Adolescence culturally defined period between childhood and adulthood Adult if take responsibility for self independent decisions and financially independent Emerging adulthood socially tolerated period of extended adolescent in western society Puberty biologically defined period in which a person matures sexually and becomes capable of reproduction Search for identity search for who you are where you fit in the world what you want to do with your life views and opinions on world issues
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