The Development of Consciousness in the Context of the Problem of Sign and Symbolic Mediation

The problem of the development individual consciousness as a process acquisition cultural forms and formation relations between its structural components is considered. hypothesis proposed that various types which person acquires build systemic links structure consciousness. Acquisition corresponding has certain ontogenetic sequence. typology proposed. It based on functional criterion correlates with are divided into two groups — sign symbolic. represent agent-to-object relations. symbolic agent-to-agent ones. include objects-substituents (objective actions), spatial patterns, models, word-concepts, social gestures. Symbolic ones bodily practices, artistic images, expressive gestures, myths (narratives) symbols. Semantic codes occupy an intermediate position. Differentiation ideas about functions ontogeny assimilation can be used to create uniform practice psychological assistance children adolescents cultural-historical approach.