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Polivanova K. N.
Specific characteristics of development in transitional periods (1-year crisis)
(resume)
Clinical observation results of a child 11- 17
months old are presented. The situations of
symptoms' manifestations, named by L. S. Vygotsky
"crisis symptoms", are analyzed. Such a behavior
is due to the trend to overcome forbidding as a
result of child's new abilities. The hypothesis of
emotional-affective component of action
subjectivization is offered: child becomes a
subject of own desires and drives. It is promoted
by speech development. Meaningful vocalization
enables a child to hold a desire. 1-year crisis
brings specific subjectivity: "I am desirous".
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