Telangana TET Paper 2 Social Studies Model Paper 3

Concept:Vygotsky’s theory focuses on learning through social interaction. The key idea is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), which is the gap between what a child can do alone and with help.Explanation:The child cannot draw a rectangle independently. With the teacher’s support, the child succeeds. This fits Vygotsky’s ZPD — tasks a learner can do with guidance but not yet alone. The ZPD shows the potential for development through adult or peer assistance.Other options do not apply: Reinforcement is about increasing behavior through rewards. Maturation is biological growth without teaching. Symbolism uses symbols to represent ideas.Answer:A. Zone of proximal development