The Collected Works of L. S. Vygotsky The History of the Development of Higher Mental Functions

In this volume, readers are introduced to Vygotsky's argument for a theoretical and methodological approach to differentiate A "higher" mental functions from the more basic brain processes that other theorists believed were at the center of the psychological apparatus. The famed Sovie...

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Other Authors: Rieber, Robert W. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1997, 1997
Edition:1st ed. 1997
Series:Cognition and Language: A Series in Psycholinguistics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In this volume, readers are introduced to Vygotsky's argument for a theoretical and methodological approach to differentiate A "higher" mental functions from the more basic brain processes that other theorists believed were at the center of the psychological apparatus. The famed Soviet psychologist's view of developmental issues as an intricately woven tapestry of functions includes analyses of: - the development of speech and written language - the mastering of attention and mnemonic skills - self-control and the higher, more cultivated forms of behavior - the cultural age, personality, and world view of children
Physical Description:XVII, 294 p online resource
ISBN:9781461559399