The answer to this question is:
Self talk is regarded with 3 dimensions namely:
1.) Overtness-- this refers to whether self talk is expressed explicitly or covertly.
2.) valence-- this means self talk is either positive or negative
3.) functions-- self talk is either cognitive, instructional or motivational.
The answer for my class was custodial loss. hope this helps.
Use protection and be safe as much as possible.
