1983'2, p.101
Talyzina N. F.
Elaboration of Marxist psychology by A. N. Leontiev
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Scientific biography of an outstanding Soviet psychologist A.N. Leontiev is briefly outlined. The gist of the activity approach elaborated by A.N. Leontiev is formulated. Productivity of the approach in the study of such fundamental psychological problems as appearance and development of the psyche is shown. Special attention is given to A.N. Leontiev's studies in the fields of developmental and educational psychology, to the activity approach to understanding of peculiarities of human learning.