Which of the following theorists while viewing children as active seekers of knowledge emphasised the influence of social and cultural contents on their thinking?

Options

A. John B Watson
B. Lev Vygotsky
C. Jean Piaget
D. Lawrence Kohlberg

Answer

B

Explanation

Lev Vygotsky, a soviet psychologist, views children as active seekers of knowledge and emphasise upon the influence of social and cultural contents on their thinking, According to his social development theory, an individual/child.s development cannot be understood without reference to the social and cultural context within which he/she exists.