Sociocultural theory
A) illuminates the interplay between genetics and development.
B) addresses the impact of diverse systems on children.
C) explores the importance of the unconscious on child development.
D) does not address any of these.

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Sociocultural theory, particularly as developed by Lev Vygotsky, emphasizes how children's development is influenced by their social interactions and the cultural contexts in which they live. It focuses on the role of social interaction and cultural tools in the development of cognitive abilities, rather than genetics, the unconscious, or isolated individual development.

Sociocultural Theory