Three-year-old Amy looks at her grandmother's collection of glass animals and says, "Those are a 'no-no'. Do not touch." It appears that Amy is using ________ to regulate her own behavior.

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Amy is using private speech, a concept introduced by Vygotsky, to guide her behavior. This self-directed speech is common in young children as they learn to internalize instructions and rules, guiding their actions without external prompts.

Three-Year-Old Amy Looks at Her Grandmother's Collection of Glass Animals