Lev Vygotsky
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In Lev Vygotsky's theory of socio-cultural development, analyzing the essential dynamics of 'Cultural Tools' and 'Mediation', if a child develops their higher mental functions through community language, writing systems, symbols, or technical tools like computers, which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically true according to Vygotsky's theory?
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According to Lev Vygotsky, human development is not solely biologically determined; rather, an individual shapes their mental development through 'cultural tools' and signs provided by their society and culture. Language, art, writing, and various technical means act as mediation through which a child's elementary mental functions are transformed into higher mental functions.
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