Historical-Cultural Psychology

Historical-cultural psychology is a theoretical approach that examines how people's mental processes, behaviors, and development are shaped by their cultural and historical contexts. It emphasizes that cognition and human activity are deeply influenced by cultural tools, language, social interactions, and historical events. This perspective, often associated with Lev Vygotsky, suggests that learning and psychological growth occur through ongoing engagement with culture and history, highlighting that human development cannot be fully understood without considering the societal and historical environments in which individuals live.