Anthony has a learning disability. Which of the following statements is most likely true about Anthony?
A) Anthony's private speech is an indication of unhealthy egocentric behavior.
B) Anthony's use of self-guiding private speech during a challenging activity will not lead to better task performance.
C) Anthony's private speech will only be as good as his communication skills with others.
D) Anthony uses private speech to help compensate for impairments in cognitive processing.

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Private speech is often used to help individuals regulate their behavior and thought processes, especially in challenging situations. Individuals with learning disabilities may have impairments in cognitive processing, and therefore rely on private speech to compensate and aid in their thinking and decision-making.

Anthony Has a Learning Disability