Which statement about private speech is true?
A. Children use private speech because they have difficulty with understanding others' perspectives.
B. Children use private speech when they cannot find a conversational partner.
C. Children who freely use private speech during a challenging activity perform better than their less talkative agemates.
D. Compared with their agemates, children with learning and behavior problems are less likely to engage in private speech.
Answer: C
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