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NEGATIVE SELF-TALK

By N., Sam M.S.

is the expression of thoughts or feelings which are counter-productive and have the effect of demotivating oneself.

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Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "NEGATIVE SELF-TALK," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/negative-self-talk/ (accessed September 29, 2023).
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