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  • Lev Vygotsky (1896–1934), a Russian developmental psychologist, originated a theory of the development of thought that has had a significant international impact on psychology, particularly the relation between thinking and speech. Vygotsky posited that higher-level thinking originates from social activity between two or more individuals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; Vygotsky and Language Learning]

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