Match the following developmental theorists with the most suitable developmental theory below (in order): Bowlby,Bronfenbrenner,Bandura,Vygotsky.
A) Social Cognitive, Socio-Cultural, Ecological, Ethological
B) Socio-Cultural, Ecological, Cognitive, Behavioural
C) Ecological, Socio-Cultural, Behavioural, Cognitive
D) Ethological, Ecological, Social Cognitive, Socio-cultural

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Bowlby is known for his ethological theory which emphasizes the importance of early social attachments between infants and caregivers. Bronfenbrenner is known for his ecological theory which focuses on the multiple levels of social systems that influence human development. Bandura's Social Cognitive theory emphasizes the role of observational learning, self-efficacy, and reciprocal determinism in human development. Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory emphasizes the importance of cultural and social factors in cognitive development, particularly the role of language and social interaction in shaping thinking and behavior. Thus, the best match for each theorist would be ethological (Bowlby), ecological (Bronfenbrenner), social cognitive (Bandura), and socio-cultural (Vygotsky), respectively, making the best choice D.

Match the Following Developmental Theorists with the Most Suitable Developmental