culturalhistorial
Cultural-historical theory, also known as cultural-historical psychology, is a theoretical framework developed by Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky. This theory emphasizes the importance of culture and history in shaping human psychological development, cognition, and behavior. It is grounded in the idea that human behavior is not solely determined by biology or genetics, but rather is the result of complex interactions between social, cultural, and historical contexts.
At its core, cultural-historical theory posits that human psychological development is shaped by the interactions between
Cultural-historical theory also emphasizes the concept of artefacts and tools, which are seen as mediators of
Applications of cultural-historical theory can be found in various fields, including education, psychology, anthropology, and sociology.
Overall, cultural-historical theory provides a nuanced understanding of human psychological development, highlighting the importance of culture