According to Vygotsky's theory,

A) today's lifestyles differ so radically from those of our evolutionary ancestors that certain evolved behaviors are no longer adaptive.
B) children shape their own development during both sensitive and critical developmental periods.
C) children revise incorrect ideas in their ongoing efforts to achieve equilibrium between internal structures and every-day information.
D) social interaction is necessary for children to acquire the ways of thinking and behaving that make up a community's culture.


Answer: D

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