Vygotsky saw a young child's self-talk during a hard task as:

1. Piaget and Vygotsky both studied children's talk to themselves but read it differently. 2. Vygotsky argued it is a normal part of development. 3. It helps the child guide, plan, pace and regulate behaviour. 4. So for Vygotsky self-talk is a tool for self-guidance. **Why not the others:** A sign of immature thought is Piaget's view, the main trap. Research also shows children use self-talk least with a teacher present, so it is not mainly a bid for adult attention. _Source: Wikipedia, "Private speech", section "History and theory" (revision 1378894484)_