Mousa tells his 3-year-old,"Don't go outside until Daddy says," and later overhears the child saying,"Mark no go outside till Daddy says." Based on Vygotsky's ideas about language,this parent should feel that his son:

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Vygotsky emphasized the importance of language in cognitive development. He believed that children use language to communicate with others and to develop their own thoughts and ideas. In this scenario, the child is repeating the rule that was given to him, which suggests that he is internalizing the rule and learning to monitor his behavior based on external directives. This is consistent with Vygotsky's idea of how children use language to regulate their behavior and develop their own understanding of the world. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Mousa Tells His 3-Year-Old,"Don't Go Outside Until Daddy Says," and Later