Piaget called children's self-directed talk ________ while Vygotsky called the same behavior ________.
A)egocentric speech;private speech
B)private speech;egocentric speech
C)private speech;social speech
D)social speech;private speech

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Piaget called children's self-directed talk egocentric speech because he believed it was a reflection of children's inability to take the perspective of others. Vygotsky, on the other hand, called the same behavior private speech because he believed it was an important tool for children's cognitive development, as children use it to regulate and guide themselves through tasks.

Piaget Called Children's Self-Directed Talk ________ While Vygotsky Called the Same