Developmental Psychcology

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PROMPT: Observing Our Own Private Speech. You must answer each question below using 200 or more words in complete sentence thoughts. You may write in paragraph form, make sure each question (question will not be included in word count) is answered within your discussion. Please edit your submission, as you will forfeit points if not edited as required.
Do No Forget: Reply to two of your classmates’ post as required, see number (5) below. Note: Classmate replies are required on every discussion assignment!
As described in the text, private speech—a cornerstone of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory of development—never really disappears. Instead, it morphs into whispers, lip movements, and silent, inner speech, and its prevalence is linked to task difficulty. Please consider these questions about your own use of private speech: (Worth 50 points)
(1)Do you use inner speech to help you prepare for a difficult exam or another anxiety-producing task, explain? (125 words or more)
(2) In what ways are your own internal dialogs similar to what Vygotsky described? How do they differ, explain? (125 words or more)
(3) Vygotsky described the importance of private speech for cognitive development in children. Does it serve the same function for you as an adult, or is it more of a motivational spur or emotion regulation strategy, explain? (125 words or more)
(4) Perhaps some of you are—athletes, for example—literally talk aloud to themselves before or during a task. For those who do this: Do you find the sound of your own voice more effective than an internal dialog? If not an athlete, what are your thoughts about literally talking aloud while during a task, explain? (125 words or more)
(5) What is the role of task difficulty when are you more likely to use private speech at difficult level of challenge, at a moderate level of challenge or when, explain?
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(6) Each student must reply to at least two (2) classmates’ post using a minimum of five (5) complete sentences…worth 10 points. **You must post your assignment before you can reply to 2 of your classmates.** Failure to follow directions will result in a grade of “0”. Please review the “Prompt Activity Rubric” to avoid forfeiture of points.