When self-talk becomes second nature to children and they can act without verbalizing, they have begun to use
A) private speech.
B) inner speech.
C) dialogue.
D) scaffolding.

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Inner speech refers to the ability to think privately and internally without verbalizing, and it is a natural progression from the use of private speech. Children who have developed inner speech are able to mentally rehearse actions and self-regulate without needing to talk out loud.

When Self-Talk Becomes Second Nature to Children and They Can