David is a pharmacist, and has worked as such for nearly 30 years. He hopes that someday his son will take over his drugstore, and so from an early age he has been "grooming" young Daniel to follow in his footsteps. He has taught Daniel about how to dispense medications, has let Daniel watch as he prepares difficult prescriptions, and has encouraged his son to enjoy chemistry and biology in school. In a very real way, Daniel has been serving as a young apprentice to his father for most of his life. Which theorist would be most attentive to this sociocultural influence on Daniel's life?
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Erik Erikson
C) Margaret Meade
D) B.F. Skinner

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Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes the role of culture, social interactions, and language in shaping an individual's development. In this scenario, the way David has been "grooming" his son Daniel to become a pharmacist is an example of social interaction and cultural influence that can shape Daniel's development. Vygotsky believed that individuals learn from more knowledgeable others (in this case, David) and that this learning takes place through apprenticeship and guidance.

David Is a Pharmacist, and Has Worked as Such for Nearly