Four-year-old Jackie often mutters to herself as she builds things with her blocks.Her utterances (e.g. ,"the blue one goes first")seem to be a running dialogue of her actions that are guiding her behavior.Vygotsky referred to this activity as _____ speech.

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Private speech is the term used to describe self-directed speech used by children to guide their behavior and thought processes. It is typically observed in children around 3-7 years old who engage in tasks that require problem-solving skills, such as building with blocks. This type of speech is called "private" because it is not intended for communication with others, and is instead used to regulate one's own behavior.

Four-Year-Old Jackie Often Mutters to Herself as She Builds Things