The Monster Study: Lessons on the Power of Words

The Monster Study: The Dark Side of Language and Self-Talk" - Learn about the infamous 1939 "Iowa Study of stuttering" conducted by Wendell Johnson, and the devastating psychological impact it had on the children involved. Discover the importance of being mindful of the words we speak to ourselves and others, and how negative self-talk can affect our behavior and outcomes. Get practical tips on how to catch, break, and challenge negative thought patterns, and start speaking positive words that can transform your inner and outer world. Read on for more insights and actionable steps to improve your mental wellbeing.

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Sticks and stones…turns out words really can hurt you.

The Study
The Monster Study, also known as the “Iowa Study of Stuttering,” was a controversial experiment conducted in 1939 by Wendell Johnson, a speech pathologist at the University of Iowa.