If You Talk To Yourself When Alone, You Probably Have These 4 Unique Traits

If You Talk To Yourself When Alone, You Probably Have These 4 Unique Traits
Do you talk to yourself when you're alone? Do you narrate your actions or debate ideas out loud? Society often labels this behavior as "crazy" or "weird," but Psychology says the exact opposite. In this video, we dive into the research behind "Private Speech" and explain why talking to yourself is actually a sign of high intelligence, superior focus, and advanced emotional regulation.
Research & Articles Cited in this Video:
The "Production Effect" & Memory:
Research confirms that reading or speaking information aloud creates a distinct memory trace, improving retention compared to reading silently.
Source: MacLeod, C. M., Gopie, N., Hourihan, K. L., Neary, K. R., & Ozubko, J. D. (2010). The production effect: Delineation of a phenomenon. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition.
Verbal Cues & Visual Perception (Stimulus Upregulation):
Studies show that speaking the name of an object (e.g., "keys") activates visual processing areas, helping you find items faster.
Source: Lupyan, G., & Swingley, D. (2012). Self-directed speech affects visual search performance. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.
Distanced Self-Talk & Emotional Regulation:
Research indicates that talking to yourself in the second or third person (using "You" or your own name) significantly reduces social anxiety and helps regulate emotions.
Source: Kross, E., Bruehlman-Senecal, E., Park, J., Burson, A., Dougherty, A., Shablack, H., ... & Ayduk, O. (2014). Self-talk as a regulatory mechanism: how you do it matters. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Cognitive Organization & Problem Solving:
Private speech is linked to executive function and is often used as a tool for planning and organizing complex thoughts.
Source: Fernyhough, C., & Fradley, E. (2005). Private speech on an executive task: Relations with task difficulty and task performance. Cognitive Development.