Which of the following statement is NOT correct about Vygotsky’s Socio-cultural theory of child development ?

Question

Question

Child’s cultural development appears twice: First on social level and later on individual level.
Human activities take place in cultural settings.
Intra Psychological function comes first then Inter Psychological.
Development is transformation of socially shared activities into internalized process.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - Intra Psychological function comes first then Inter Psychological.

Key Points

Intra Psychological function comes first then Inter Psychological.
- According to Vygotsky, Inter Psychological functions, which are social interactions, come first.
- These functions are then internalized to become Intra Psychological functions.
- This process emphasizes the importance of social interactions in the development of higher mental functions.

Additional Information

Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
- Refers to the difference between what a child can do independently and what they can do with help.
- Vygotsky emphasized the role of social interaction and instruction in learning within the ZPD.
Scaffolding
- A technique used to support learning by providing appropriate assistance.
- As the learner becomes more proficient, the support is gradually removed.
Social Constructivism
- Vygotsky’s theory is a foundation for social constructivism, which emphasizes learning as a socially mediated activity.
- Knowledge is co-constructed through interaction with others.