Question

Your psychology professor tells you that he believes that children's cognitive development is fueled by social interactions with adults and older children who provide guidance to allow the child to gradually increase competence on the task. Which theorist does your professor's view most resemble?

Answer 1

Answer:

The theorist your professor's view most resembles in Lev Vygostky.

Explanation:

Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky believed that social interaction is vital for children's development and learning. According to Vygotsky, those interactions with older children and adults allow for imitation, guided learning, and collaborative learning, all playing a critical role in children's development. Culture, of course, influences the process of learning as well.