Children raised in rural environments may develop the ability to find their way around a wooded area using cues from the sun, and using trees as landmarks. Children raised in the city may confidently navigate an urban bus system using maps and transfer points. Which of the following theorists would find this difference most interesting and relevant to his or her theory of cognitive development?

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Vygotsky would find this difference most interesting as his theory emphasizes the role of social and cultural context in cognitive development, highlighting how children learn through interactions with their environment and the tools available to them.

Children Raised in Rural Environments May Develop the Ability to Find