Basic biological processes (e.g., involuntary attention, reactive memory).
The volume emphasizes that the human mind does not just "grow" like a plant; it has a history. A child’s development is a process of internalizing social interactions. What a child can do today in cooperation with an adult, they can do tomorrow independently. Why it Matters The Collected Works of L. S. Vygotsky: Problems...
Vygotsky explores how humans use "signs" (symbols, maps, writing, and speech) to master their own behavior. Just as a physical tool (a hammer) changes how we interact with the world, a psychological tool (language) changes how we think. 4. The History of Development Basic biological processes (e