Jason,who Is Four Years Old,spends a Lot of Time Talking

question 11

Multiple Choice

Jason,who is four years old,spends a lot of time talking to himself while he is processing information.According to Lev Vygotsky,

• A)Jason should be encouraged not to talk to himself.
• B)Jason will likely be more socially competent than if he did not use private speech.
• C)Jason' private speech is an indication of his mental retardation.
• D)Jason's private speech is an indication of his egocentrism and immaturity.

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Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical doctrine that all events, including moral choices, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

Associationism

A theory in psychology that states mental processes operate by the association of one mental state with its successors.

Free Will

denotes the philosophical and psychological concept of individuals' capacity to choose or make decisions independently, free from external constraints or predetermined destinies.

Self-Actualization

The fruition or fulfillment of a person's gifts and capabilities, recognized as an inherent impulse or demand in each individual.