The socio-historical school of Vygotsky argues that forms of abstraction are:
A) private mental processes which everyone learns as they mature
B) are social processes in origin and destiny
C) forms of reasoning any primate can do
D) require the presence of a discipline in philosophy in order to exist
E) none of the above

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The socio-historical school of Vygotsky posits that forms of abstraction are not private mental processes, but rather are social processes that are both shaped by and shape the cultural and historical context in which they exist. This view emphasizes the importance of social interactions and cultural norms in the development of language, thought, and other cognitive processes.

The Socio-Historical School of Vygotsky Argues That Forms of Abstraction