Jerome is two years old and is building with blocks. As he builds, he mutters to himself, "No, not there." This is an example of

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This is an example of private speech, which is when a child talks to themselves while engaged in an activity. Jerome is not speaking to others or trying to communicate with them, but rather is using language to guide his own actions and thoughts.

Jerome Is Two Years Old and Is Building with Blocks