Lev Vygotsky
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According to Lev Vygotsky's Socio-Cultural Theory, what is the role of 'cultural tools' and 'sign systems' in the development of higher mental functions, and how does this perspective fundamentally operate?
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Understanding Vygotsky's Socio-Cultural Theory
According to Lev Vygotsky, cultural tools and sign systems (especially language) are fundamental to a child's cognitive development. Vygotsky argued that children first utilize these tools socially during interactions with others and subsequently internalize them to develop higher mental functions.
- Internalization: The process where interpersonal (social) activities are transformed into intrapersonal (mental) ones.
- Role of Language: Acts as the most important psychological tool for cognitive structuring.
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