CTET PAPER I 2019 · PYQ · Theories of Development - Vygotsky · medium
Which of the following theorists while viewing children as active seekers of knowledge emphasized the influence of social and cultural contents on their thinking?
A.John B. Watson
B.Lev Vygotsky✓ Correct
C.Jean Piaget
D.Lawrence Kohlberg
Explanation
Lev Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory emphasizes the crucial role of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development. He viewed children as active seekers of knowledge whose thinking is shaped by their social and cultural environment through concepts like the Zone of Proximal Development and scaffolding. While Piaget also viewed children as active learners, his focus was more on individual cognitive stages. Watson was a behaviorist, and Kohlberg focused on moral development.
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