Professor Norris is interested in how children from different cultures acquire the cognitive skills necessary to be productive members of society. His research focuses on how adults and peers communicate culturally relevant knowledge, as well as the emphasis different cultures place on play and work. Professor Norris's research is consistent with which theory?
A) Bronfenbrenner's
B) Bandura's
C) Piaget's
D) Vygotsky's

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Professor Norris's focus on how cultural knowledge is communicated by adults and peers is a key aspect of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, which emphasizes the role of social interactions and cultural context in cognitive development.

Professor Norris Is Interested in How Children from Different Cultures