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Is it normal to talk to yourself?

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Warm-up Questions

Do you ever talk to yourself? In what situations?
Why might talking to yourself feel embarrassing?
What do you think is the difference between talking to yourself silently and out loud?

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Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Talking to yourself: normal or “unstable”? (00:00 – 00:58)

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1. Why does the speaker say being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing?

Because some people stigmatize it as a sign of mental instability
Because it always means you are angry at someone else
Because it makes you forget your keys
Because it is illegal in many places

2. What does the speaker say psychology research shows about talking to yourself?

It is a modern habit caused by phones
It is completely normal
It is rare in adults
It only happens when people are stressed

3. How often does the speaker say most people engage in self-talk?

Only during emergencies
About once a week
Every single day
Only in the morning

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

What self-talk is and why it matters (and why it’s hard to study) (00:58 – 02:53)

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1. According to the video, self-talk refers to:

Talking to other people about your problems
Memorizing facts and figures
Mental imagery and pictures in your mind
The narration inside your head (inner speech)

2. What did Lev Vygotsky hypothesize about children speaking to themselves out loud?

It happens only when children are lonely
It is a sign of poor intelligence
It should be prevented in classrooms
It is key to development

3. Why does the speaker say studying self-talk can be difficult?

Because self-talk only happens during sleep
Because psychologists are not interested in the topic
Because it depends on subjects tracking a spontaneous behavior often without conscious control
Because self-talk is always loud and easy to record

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Helpful self-talk, harmful self-talk, and CBT (02:53 – 05:19)

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1. What is one reported benefit of instructional or motivational self-talk?

It stops all anxiety permanently
It increases focus and can boost self-esteem
It makes you need less sleep
It guarantees perfect performance

2. What is “distanced self-talk”?

Talking to yourself as if in conversation with another person
Repeating facts and figures out loud
Avoiding self-talk completely
Talking to yourself only in writing

3. In the video, CBT is described as being partially focused on:

Regulating the tone of self-talk
Erasing all memories of stress
Teaching people to never speak out loud
Improving athletic ability only

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

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1. Which statement best matches the video’s main message?

Talking to yourself is usually a sign of mental instability
Only children talk to themselves; adults should stop
Self-talk is normal, and the way you do it can affect your feelings and performance
Self-talk is mostly useful for remembering numbers

2. What contrast does the video emphasize about self-talk?

Self-talk is scientific vs. self-talk is artistic
Self-talk only happens at home vs. only happens at work
Self-talk is always silent vs. always vocal
Positive/instructional self-talk can help vs. frequent negative self-talk can harm

3. Why are researchers still working on “basic questions” about self-talk?

Because self-talk is spontaneous and often outside conscious control, making it hard to track
Because self-talk only exists in one culture
Because there are no examples of self-talk in daily life
Because self-talk is illegal to study

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

When is self-talk most helpful for you (planning, motivation, calming down, etc.)? Give an example phrase you might say.
Do you think speaking to yourself out loud is more stigmatized than silent inner speech? Why?
What could be a healthy way to change negative self-talk into “neutral or more compassionate reflections”?
Have you ever tried “distanced self-talk” (talking to yourself like another person)? Would it reduce your stress in public speaking or meeting new people?