Science
Pupil size reveals differences between speaking aloud and inner speech
Source: Phys.org · Published
Even when we are silent, we often talk to ourselves in our heads, using words to guide our thoughts and actions. This "inner speech" is thought to be involved in thinking and self-control.
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