A 5 year old girl talks to herself while trying to fold a T-shirt. Which of the following statements is correct in the context of the behaviour displayed by the girl?

Options

A. Jean Piaget would explain this as egocentric speech, while Lev Vygotsky would explain this as the child's attempt to regulate her actions through private speech
B. Jean Piaget would explain this as social interaction, while Lev Vygotsky would explain this as an exploration
C. Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky would explain this as the child's attempt to imitate her mother
D. Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky would explain this as egocentric nature of the child's thoughts

Answer

A

Explanation

According to the development psychologist Jean Piaget, children between the ages of three to five go through a stage called egocentrism. According to Vygotsky, another aspect of language development involves private speech. Private speech is self-talk children may use to guide actions and aid in thinking.