Emma Likes to Talk to Herself While She Plays with Her

question 167

Multiple Choice

Emma likes to talk to herself while she plays with her stuffed animals. Her toy shark, Bruce, is particularly vocal about his food choices. Emma's parents think this behavior contributes to self-absorption and so tell Emma to be quiet. What is the likely outcome for Emma, according to Vygotsky?

• A) Emma will develop autonomy.
• B) Emma will become less trusting of the world.
• C) Emma will become aggressive later.
• D) Emma will be stunted in her cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Retention

The ability to keep or hold information in memory over a period of time.

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading study sessions out over time rather than cramming them into a short period.

Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying and acknowledging something previously seen, heard, or experienced.

Retention

the ability to store and recall information or experiences over time.