MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 83: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 83
8. A child finds that she cannot make an origami swan by herself, but is able to do so when observing and being assisted by an adult. This scenario is described in the ideas of which of the following theorists?
- A. Albert Bandura
- B. Alfred Adler
- C. B. F. Skinner
- D. Lev Vygotsky
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
This situation is best described by Lev Vygotsky's zone of proximal development theory, which holds that children are often unable to perform tasks by themselves, but can complete the task with the help of a more knowledgeable other.