AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best defines the work of Lev Vygotsky?
A
emphasized that cultural differences can be seen in all stages of a child’s development
B
a process of development resulting from internally programmed growth
C
parenting style in which children participate in decisions that affect their lives
D
described the changes that occur in children’s understanding in four stages of cognitive development
E
physical, mental, or sexual mistreatment of someone under 18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vygotsky asserts that learning is culturally dependent, with individuals from different cultures learning differently2. The role of culture is central this theory, requiring educators to consider its effects on the learning environment. Immersion in a professional subculture influences what and how learners think.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory views human development as a socially mediated process in which children acquire their cultural values, beliefs, and problem-solving strategies through collaborative dialogues with more knowledgeable members of society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vygotsky’s theory, which emphasizes culture, language, and internalization, arguably represents the most complete, original, and coherent view available. In Vygotsky’s system, children’s cognitive development is affected by culture in two ways.

Detailed explanation-4: -The focus of this theory is on the role social interaction and culture play in the development of higher-order thinking skills. Vygotsky (1978), a Russian psychologist and the founder of sociocultural theory, believed that human development and learning originate in social and cultural interaction.

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