Chuprikova. [Psychology of mental development: The principle of differentiation]

Abstract:
Study substantiates the mental development subordination to the general principles of organic systems developing — from general to specific, from integer to the parts and the principle of system differentiation. The viewpoints of many great philosophers are considered, the most important differantional theories of mind development are detailed. Many facts of children and general psychology, related to the cognitive processes and functions are regarded from the perspective of differentiation. The article highlights the effect of differentiation on the brain structures development and although discusses the issue of individual differences in cognitive development. The innate psychological cognitive and representative structures are putted forward as a mind development and aptitudes transmitters, the importance of differenciacion for theory and practice is discussed.