Question

34)

Vygotsky believed that private speech was

Group of answer choices

an important tool of thought.

socially paralyzing.

a hindrance to problem solving.

a sign of delayed language development.

Answer 1

Answer: A. an important tool of thought.

Explanation:

Lev Vygotsky was a social psychologist. He introduced the theory of Sociocultural theory. According to this theory he explained that our meetings with others will show significant influence on our behavior.

Before doing anything we will think about what we are going to do. We will think about consequences of that doing. It means person talking with himself. This is called private speech. This private speech results thoughts. That's why Vygotsky believed that private speech was an important tool of thought.