Who would be most likely to argue that the speech produced by 3-year-old Gina is socially based and is a main guide of her behaviour?
A)Jean Piaget
B)David Elkind
C)Lev Vygotsky
D)Mary Ainsworth

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Lev Vygotsky is known for his sociocultural theory, which emphasizes the role of social interactions and language in the development of cognitive processes. He believed that language is a tool for thinking and that children learn through interactions with more knowledgeable others. Therefore, he would be most likely to argue that the speech produced by a 3-year-old is socially based and guides her behavior.

Who Would Be Most Likely to Argue That the Speech