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toc = = = Definition: = A range of cognitive tasks that a child cannot yet do but can learn to do through the guidance of an older child or adult. Gen Psych Chapter 8, pp. 246

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=In the News:= The following is a video from the Lion King,showing the zone of proximal development.The young princess by watching Timon and Pumba learns how to survive.Also, by watching the other lion she learns how to hunt. media type="youtube" key="GJWGuWcr9Xk" height="315" width="420" Two boys are learning how to play a guitar by fixing their mistakes.Showing how to solve problems independently.Also,the stages one individual may go through to learn and develop new skills. media type="youtube" key="nlGwk1yn2as" height="315" width="420"

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