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Sociocultural factors: Cognitive development

Sociocultural factors play a significant role in cognitive development. Piaget argued that children learn through self-discovery in their environment. As a result, a child's environment makes a difference. For example, a family’s socioeconomic status can affect development. Conversely, Vygotsky argued that social interaction, often in the form of play, allows children to develop cultural tools that promote...

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