Which of the following is the central characteristic of higher psychological functions as opposed to elementary psychological functions, according to Vygotsky?

a. they are fully determined by environmental, including cultural, stimulation
b. they are under the guidance of humanly created artificial stimuli
c. they incorporate cultural tools into elementary processes
d. B & C


Answer: d. B & C

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