Higher+behavior

Described by Vygotsky, it refers to the combination of tools and signs (an artificial or self generated stimuli) in psychological activity (p. 55)

A key theme of Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory. Related to the concept of internalization. (Vygotsky, 1978)

It is important to keep in mind that the learning we are studying is higher behavior, not just a physical stimulus response like learning that touching a hot stove causes pain or crying brings food or attention.