Terms beginning with Z

Which psychology terms begin with Z?

1 entries beginning with Z: Zone of Proximal Development.

From the PsychologyOrbit knowledge base on 2 November 2026.

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Zone of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's term for the gap between what a learner can do alone and what they can do with help from someone more skilled. Teaching is most effective when it works inside that gap and withdraws support as competence grows.

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