Understanding Self-Talk

What is a common misconception about talking to oneself?

• It indicates mental instability.

• It is only done by children.

• It is a sign of intelligence.

• It is a rare behavior.

How is self-talk different from mental imagery?

• Self-talk is a form of mental imagery.

• Self-talk is always vocal.

• Self-talk involves verbalized thoughts.

• Self-talk is only about recalling facts.

What did Lev Vygotsky propose about children's self-talk?

• It is a form of mental imagery.

• It should be discouraged.

• It is key to their development.

• It is a sign of intelligence.

What is a challenge in studying self-talk?

• It is a conscious behavior.

• It is always vocal.

• It is only present in adults.

• It is spontaneous and often unconscious.

How can instructional self-talk benefit individuals?

• By reducing accuracy.

• By boosting self-esteem.

• By increasing stress.

• By decreasing focus.

What is distanced self-talk?

• Talking to oneself in the third person.

• Talking to oneself in a negative tone.

• Talking to oneself in a crowded place.

• Talking to oneself silently.

What can excessive negative self-talk lead to?

• Better social skills.

• Increased happiness.

• Higher levels of anxiety.

• Improved concentration.

What is the focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in relation to self-talk?

• Regulating the tone of self-talk.

• Encouraging more negative thoughts.

• Eliminating all self-talk.

• Promoting only vocal self-talk.

How does CBT help improve mental health?

• By focusing only on past events.

• By encouraging more self-criticism.

• By identifying and replacing negative thoughts.

• By ignoring negative thoughts.

What should you remember about your inner voice?

• It is always negative.

• It is a lifelong partner.

• It should be ignored.

• It is a temporary partner.