Latoya talks to herself frequently,especially when trying to solve a difficult problem.Lev Vygotsky would say that Latoya is
A)engaging in egocentric and immature thinking.
B)functioning at the upper limit of her zone of proximal development (ZPD).
C)using the institutional level of thinking to learn about her environment.
D)using private speech in order to plan,guide,and monitor her own behavior.

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Lev Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development suggests that children use private speech to help themselves solve problems and regulate their own behavior. Private speech gradually becomes internalized and turns into inner speech as a child develops. Therefore, Latoya's talk to herself can be seen as a sign of her use of private speech to plan, guide, and monitor her own behavior.

Latoya Talks to Herself Frequently,especially When Trying to Solve a Difficult