Zone of proximal development: The zone of proximal development is the range of tasks or skills that a child can accomplish with guidance or assistance from a more knowledgeable person.
Metacognition:Metacognition refers to our ability to think about our own thinking processes. It involves self-awareness, self-monitoring, and self-regulation of our thoughts.
Executive functions: Executive functions are a set of mental abilities that help us plan, organize, control impulses, and shift attention. They play a crucial role in higher cognitive functioning.