Question

The role of culture in Vygotsky’s theory is to:

• A. Limit cognitive development.
• B. Provide tools (e.g., language) and context for learning.
• C. Discourage collaborative learning.
• D. Emphasize individual performance over group work

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Provide tools (e.g., language) and context for learning.

• Culture provides tools, symbols, and shared practices, such as language, that shape how individuals learn and develop cognitively.