摘要：Lev Vygotsky’s statement on the development of the higher psychological functions—from the interpsychological form to the intrapsychological form—is discussed in the article.I describe the changing of Vygotsky’s interest from nonverbal to verbal communicationand his emphasis on verbal communication as an only kind of interpsychologicalfunction. I then analyze works that show the importance of nonverbal communication inthis process. I raise the questions of what an interpsychological function is and who is its“owner.” I argue that immediate response to the behavior (verbal and nonverbal) of anotherperson is a basis for the psychological functions of a child, and this basis continuesto influence processes in later stages of human development, including adulthood. Thus,interpsychological function in the development of the child is inevitably connected withsome kind of passivity in reactions to social stimulation.
关键词：interpsychological and intrapsychological functions; ontogeny; intersubjectivity;communication; dialogue
