Which of the following behaviors is consistent with Vygotsky's theory?
A) When his mother takes him to the grocery store, Tom is well-behaved because he knows that his mother will reward him with candy.
B) When playing in her sandbox, Amy builds the same sort of castle that she observed her best friend building yesterday.
C) Yesica, a child candy seller with no schooling, develops sophisticated mathematical abilities as a result of her work.
D) When working on her math homework, Michelle tries several solutions before she arrives at the correct answer.

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Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the importance of social and cultural context in learning. Yesica's development of sophisticated mathematical abilities through her work as a candy seller without any formal schooling is consistent with Vygotsky's theory. She likely learned through social interactions with customers and other vendors in the marketplace. The other choices do not involve the social or cultural context, which is a key aspect of Vygotsky's theory.

Which of the Following Behaviors Is Consistent with Vygotsky's Theory