Talking aloud to oneself while doing a task, common between ages 2 and 7, is called:

1. Young children often talk to themselves aloud while working or playing. 2. This speech is audible but not directed at anyone else. 3. It is called **private speech** and is seen from about 2 to 7 years. **Why not the others:** Inner speech is silent; it is what private speech later turns into. _Source: Wikipedia, "Private speech", section "introduction" (revision 1378894484)_