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Wertsch, James V. – Contemporary Educational Psychology, 1980
Lev S. Vygotsky's concepts of social, egocentric, and inner speech are explained, and two of Vygotsky's basic arguments are reviewed: (1) that these forms of speech are dialogic; and (2) that cognitive functioning can be explained by its surrounding social foundations. (GDC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Foreign Countries, Inner Speech (Subvocal)