After telling your 3-year-old to clean his playroom,you then overhear him talking to himself.You hear him say,"First,I have to put the toys in the box and then I have to put the box back on the shelf." This is an example of __________.

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This is an example of private speech, which is when children talk to themselves out loud as a way to guide their own actions and thought processes. It is a common and developmentally appropriate behavior for young children.

After Telling Your 3-Year-Old to Clean His Playroom,you Then Overhear