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Vygotsky
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- 1896-1934
- Russian psychologist - Triggered an enormous amount of research on child cognition |
The process of internalization
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Where cognitive processes and functions performed on an external plane between persons come be be performed internally, within the child
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Vygotsky's view of language
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- A cultural symbol-system
- Has profound influence on cognitive development - 1st used to communicate interpersonally, 2nd line used to communicate intrapersonally (internalized) |
Inner speech
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- Egocentric speech that has become internalized and not spoke out loud
- Self-regulatory functions of assisting thinking and guiding actions |
Egocentric speech
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- Self-talk that is spoke aloud until age 7 or 8
- Vygotsky believed that it helps children self-regulate by guiding their thoughts and actions. |
Unlike Piaget, Vygotsky viewed cognitive development as a ___ process.
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Socially mediated
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The zone of proximal development (zpd)
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- Dynamic intelligence assessment measure
- The difference between the child's actual developmental level as determined by independent problem solving and the higher level of potential development, as determined by problem solving under adult guidance or in collaboration with more capable peers |