Jasmine, a preschool teacher, does not believe in teaching basic skills directly. She believes that if she provides a print-rich environment and uses hands-on activities her students will construct their own accurate understanding of print concepts. She encourages her students to "write stories" on paper. Which of the following theories has influenced Deborah’s teaching methods?
a. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory
b. behaviorism
c. Piaget's theory of cognitive development
d. Information-processing theory
ANSWER: a
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