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Is it normal to talk to yourself?

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Warm-up Questions

Do you ever talk to yourself? When does it usually happen?
In the title question, what do you think “normal” means: common, healthy, or both?
Why might people feel embarrassed about talking to themselves?

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Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Everyday self-talk and what it means (00:00 – 01:35)

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1. Why can being caught talking to yourself feel uncomfortable?

Because it always means you are angry
Because it only happens to children
Because it can feel embarrassing and be stigmatized as mental instability
Because it is illegal in many places

2. According to psychology research mentioned in the video, talking to yourself is…

only normal when you are stressed
a rare behavior
completely normal
always a sign of a disorder

3. How do psychologists define self-talk in this segment?

Repeating what other people say word for word
Looking at images in your mind
Verbalized thoughts directed toward yourself or a facet of your life
Remembering facts and figures

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Where self-talk comes from and why it’s hard to study (01:35 – 02:53)

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1. Psychologists believe many people’s first experiences with self-talk are mostly…

silent from the beginning
vocal (out loud)
only during school exams
written (in journals)

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

It was caused mainly by loneliness
It was a sign of mental instability
It was key to development
It stopped completely in adulthood

3. Why is studying self-talk described as difficult?

People never do it in laboratories
It depends on people tracking a spontaneous behavior they often don’t consciously control
Scientists cannot record brain activity
There are no research questions left to answer

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

Helpful vs. harmful self-talk and therapy (02:53 – 05:19)

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1. What did a study of collegiate tennis players find about instructional self-talk?

It made them more tired
It increased their concentration and accuracy
It reduced their interest in practice
It only helped beginners

2. What is “distanced self-talk”?

Refusing to think about your problems
Repeating facts to memorize them
Talking to yourself as if you are another person in a conversation
Talking to yourself only in your head, never out loud

3. According to the video, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is partially focused on…

regulating the tone of self-talk
teaching people to ignore emotions
improving athletic ability
increasing how often people talk out loud

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

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1. Which statement best matches the video’s main message about self-talk?

Self-talk matters only for children
Self-talk is unusual and should be avoided
Only positive self-talk is real self-talk
Self-talk is normal, and what you say to yourself can affect your well-being and performance

2. Which type of self-talk is presented as potentially harmful when it becomes frequent and excessively negative?

Distanced self-talk
Negative self-talk
Motivational self-talk
Instructional self-talk

3. What is one goal of strategies taught in CBT, as described in the video?

To make people talk faster
To replace negative thought cycles with neutral or more compassionate reflections
To eliminate all inner speech
To stop people from feeling stress in any situation

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Is it normal to talk to yourself?

When do you usually use self-talk (planning, motivation, stress)? Give an example phrase you might say.
Do you think talking to yourself out loud should be less stigmatized? Why or why not?
What is the difference between “instructional” self-talk and “motivational” self-talk? Which works better for you?
Have you ever tried “distanced self-talk” (using your name or “you”)? In what situations could it help?