ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP3-0009 · ATLAS 251

Egocentric speech

Audible speech directed to oneself that accompanies, plans or regulates action.

Explanation

Audible speech directed to oneself that accompanies, plans or regulates action. Shows the transition zone in which social language becomes a tool of inner planning and self-regulation.

Example

A child says the next action aloud and then performs it.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Inneres Sprechen; the neighbour remains connected.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows the transition zone in which social language becomes a tool of inner planning and self-regulation.

Resonance

Shows the transition zone in which social language becomes a tool of inner planning and self-regulation.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Egocentric speech“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP3-0009. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP3-0009

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