The Chronology of the Development of Covert Speech in Children.

Conrad, R.

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Publication Date: 1971

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The Chronology of the Development of Covert Speech in Children

Conrad, R.

Developmental Psychology, 5, 3, 398-405, Nov 71

Results of an experiment with children ages 3-11 years performing serial recall tasks suggest that it is not until about age 5 years that children's overt speech reaches a functional stage that would justify internalization. (Author/WY)

Descriptors: Child Development, Inner Speech (Subvocal), Memorization, Preschool Children, Serial Learning, Verbal Learning

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