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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 makes you forget your keys
Because it is illegal in many places
Because it always means you are angry at someone else

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 only happens when people are stressed
It is rare in adults

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. What is “distanced self-talk”?

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

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

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

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
Self-talk is mostly useful for remembering numbers
Self-talk is normal, and the way you do it can affect your feelings and performance
Only children talk to themselves; adults should stop

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

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

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

Because self-talk only exists in one culture
Because self-talk is spontaneous and often outside conscious control, making it hard to track
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?