Private speech
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Child
ren from two to about seven years old can be observed engaging in private speech -- speech
spoken to oneself for communication, self-guidance, and self-regulation of behavior . Although it is audible, it is neither intended for nor directed at others . Private speech, although first studied by Vygotsky (1934/1986) and Piaget (1959), has received attention from researchers only in the past 30 years . During this time period, researchers have noted a positive correlation between children's use of private speech and their task performance and achievement , a fact also noted by Vygotsky. It is at the time when children begin school that their use of private speech decreases and "goes underground" .
Child
Biologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority...
ren from two to about seven years old can be observed engaging in private speech -- speech
Speech
Speech is the human faculty of speaking.It may also refer to:* Public speaking, the process of speaking to a group of people* Manner of articulation, how the body parts involved in making speech are manipulated...
spoken to oneself for communication, self-guidance, and self-regulation of behavior . Although it is audible, it is neither intended for nor directed at others . Private speech, although first studied by Vygotsky (1934/1986) and Piaget (1959), has received attention from researchers only in the past 30 years . During this time period, researchers have noted a positive correlation between children's use of private speech and their task performance and achievement , a fact also noted by Vygotsky. It is at the time when children begin school that their use of private speech decreases and "goes underground" .