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[@aapkefather1872]

This shows that a teacher shaming a student inside a class, with rest of the students laughing at him, actually makes him worse.

[@talhayousuf4812]

Truth

[@mattheworozco6543]

Teacher especially elementary and middle school shame boys. They praise girl students tho🤔

[@johnjoshuanadela2564]

@@talhayousuf4812 yes

[@knolunger]

Well said

[@nabeelhassanch]

It happened to me .... that's why i was never bright in my school

[@TRADERSFRIEND]

The moral of the story is clear, stay the hell away from negative people!

[@doorstoppers9287]

Traders Friend moral of the story story black people got game.

[@radojesrb]

Or even better train yourself not to be affected by them, since people will want you to fail in most cases.

[@branGG]

Or maybe dont shoot a basketball blind folded

[@Savage_Gamer777]

DOOR STOPPERS all people got game*

[@antoniosmoke460]

Savage Gamer please just shut up😂

[@KoriBKoriB1993]

Poor guy. I hope they told him at the end.

[@DaftSpunky]

they did

[@shreeltrivedi9]

Was looking for the exact comment! I felt so bad for him..

[@1azey]

SpunkGargle WeeWee how do you know

[@giggogalac604]

Kozzie I'm imagining a person who gets featured on national television will probably watch this 100x afterwards

[@Saiku584]

blacktigertheone woah..R

[@yziquamizzle]

That guy looked like he was gonna cry. Jerk move Jason Silva...

[@TheSuperk25]

Norman Fong I am sure it was explained to him after the game.

[@ratedpending]

i don't think jason silva is the director

[@rigbone0260]

Lmao he wasn’t bout to cry

[@aurorajulien2187]

Many thanks, been searching for "why is positive thinking good for you?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Piyameron Singular Preeminence - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for ending your limiting beliefs minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my neighbour got excellent success with it.

[@shashwatvaish5009]

Bruh fr

[@TrueInvisible]

buddy you should show this video to my parents! thanks for their NEGATIVE threats and they keep saying " you'll fail you'll fail" and they expect you to success ... thanks so much for your NEGATIVITY mom and dad!

[@TrueInvisible]

***** it's very sad to be forced to ask your parents to give you POSITIVE influence when all what they give you is nothing but negativity and when you fail they ask you why you failed, if you got guts you'll simply tell them in the face "because that's what you asked me to do! TO FAIL! with your negative stupid influence!" but whom between us got that kind of guts? sheesh

[@TrueInvisible]

***** I know what you mean by this time I learned to never listen to what they say as long as they don't listen to what I have to say! and guess how long until now it has been since they never listened to what I have to say? it has literally been over 11 years! they jus never listen! NEVER!

[@ChristineMAbrell]

Invisible It wont get any easier until you move out, so just get some self-help books in the meantime.

[@TrueInvisible]

Christine Abrell thanks for the advise i'll take it to the heart

[@69Theeagle]

+Invisible Wow I see some hate on parents here and it is big ! Ok let me tell u my story .I almost got in a fight with bullies and i knew i would lose against them but i when i told my dad about it and he was a little bit sad that i went home late he kicked my butt himself ! :) Dont worry it was cool , i took it as a training for my body lol. He has beaten me about three times at total and those two other beats i deserved.He never trusted me before and he yet doesnt trust me for what i am becoming but comparing my 4 years younger dad to my today dad he is alot better... i worked so fucking hard almost every night to explain him but when i compare my parents work for me when i was a child my work is bullshit ! They grew u they bought ur fucking pc or phone that u are watching this video and if they were rough to u they think its the best for u.If ur parents wouldnt love u trust me u would have another life and u wouldnt been talking about ur parents here :)

[@torosalvajebcn]

So they just destroyed his career in the name of science...

[@dontsaymynameunlessyouknow8775]

torosalvajebcn xD

[@hariprasath7547]

if he knows the science behind it later, he will be more tough

[@shreeltrivedi9]

Later they told him about the experiment...

[@goroseigandhi8811]

Looked like the guy faked missing the shots

[@jxel706]

* bill nie the science guy song starts playing *

[@charlie-flower-child4949]

You won't have people cheering for you all of the time, or even sometimes. You've got to learn to be your own cheerleader! Generate your positivity from the inside! No one can take that away from you.

[@SangeetaSingh-ut6ct]

Yeah , great!!!!

[@youngboss7859]

It's as I say!

[@amanueldememew9000]

I agree that is right

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Love this!

[@AK-be9gn]

But How??

[@sayedadnan6419]

I just realized how we can change other people's lives.

[@deday6525]

not necessarily. some people take other's negative reinforcements as positive motivational energy

[@dsun5455]

really depends on the person's perspective

[@aryanpatil49]

✅✅✅👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@karthikmunishamaiah2689]

But it’s super hard I’d imagine. And that’s what makes champions. And champion of champions

[@moth9659]

What, show me I need to know how to do that:0

[@tawanakmatsika9628]

Rarely

[@safaafreeman564]

I've been teaching martial arts since 1993, as new trainer I always gave an honest feedback later on I started "lie" and tell athletes they're doing good, I notice the effect was much better and they became what I was saying in very short time.

[@discerenecessa9062]

That's fascinating, personally I would also try and give as objective a feedback as possible - but knowing know that lying (which I normally hate to do) under that circumstance can have a significant positive impact, I absolutely have to try this out. Thank you!

[@AlMr25]

It depends on how you take the negative vibes in your life. You may take it as your weakness or take it as your strength. The choice is yours

[@AlsynGray]

bj NJ 22777

[@jonathancarter2978]

how people react to you is not important,what is important is how you react...but truth be told either way its all really you not them...

[@jonathancarter2978]

and the way i see it there's no strength in negativity from a person are your self....

[@breathing9127]

Depends upon one's perception of mind

[@forestromero9466]

Al Quiamco take it as a strength it’s what keeps me going

[@TheSinningSaint]

Wow didn't know positive and negative energy would have such an impact!

[@rahulraj-bt7lq]

Recently I am reading a book called 'The power of your subconscious mind' and that book also runs around the theme that negative thoughts on your subconscious brain brings bad effects and positive thoughts brings about good effects and this video helped explaining more !

[@truthseeker550]

Bro what is the reason behind you reading this book?

[@nilegaming7243]

feel bad for the guy

[@ahmedbashir428]

Nile Gaming He is acting lol he's on it too.

[@dop1000]

He is not. Don't think national geographic would fake it. Why would they do it ?

[@Jorgmiller]

Sometimes it takes you to save yourself, you could be the problem look around you and start doing things differently Many thanks to Zach M Demers with his guidance I have reached a financial milestone

[@carolsitsons443]

Productivity never comes by accident, It is always a result of commitment and consistency. I'm grateful to God for my advisor Mr Zach M Demers, with his help I am financially stable-

[@neonbelly4]

I call him ballsack zach

[@Priyanshu_Dashore]

That's why our parents always tell us to speak positive and think positive. 😇🙏 Power Of Positivity 🤩🙌

[@bhagyshreetambe5060]

Haha you're lucky your parents tell you that

[@upbestsalt1551]

my mom just tells me to read the Bible

[@mikematteazzi1047]

As a personal trainer I love this! Always important to look for ways to build up someone’s confidence, find and tell them what they’re doing right even if things are off with their form

[@dontknow709]

❤️

[@chinojarjos]

positive reinforcement apply in some cases but it is not always that way. Negative reinforcement is actually needed sometimes and at some levels. As an example if someone has just began something or if you know their learning type and you understand they just need more time cheering is best but if someone is already good at something or trying to push harder negative or just the truth might best! It has to do with your level of confidence and performance... In the same way if you treat someone inferiorly or put "them" in an inferior environment their performance might decrease although they are able to be better, maybe not the best but better. The most important thing is to always progress.

[@mikematteazzi1047]

@@chinojarjos for sure! It all depends on the person and how they connect with their coach

[@sakurachristineito6428]

The second guy's cheerleaders were so annoying hahaha like "boooo" "lucky shot..nah he cant do it" hahahah i would probably throw the basketball to their faces!

[@dontsaymynameunlessyouknow8775]

Sakura Christine Ito haha me too xD

[@Celevie]

Sakura Christine Ito ur hot japanese

[@certifiedfinest5065]

Inherent Emperor lol you can’t even see her face

[@naomifukunaga6543]

Sakura Christine Ito Bish that was part of the plan. You can already tell by the title

[@chrisbaybay7326]

Lmao!! Same!

[@Stonktradomus]

This accurately demonstrates the power of positivity. But it also accurately demonstrates the power of confidence. The power of envisioning yourself doing something before it's done.

[@AyushSharma-uu3fj]

0:47 I died laughing "oh you" and then his hand action 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dreamingcode]

Her jugs were so positive.

[@ojenstoneshlem390]

Legend

[@Parapresdokian]

Typical Indian Comment

[@sniper-hu7vm]

Positivity and Negativity both are contagious ♻️

[@qt3191]

I want teachers to show this to kids early on, forget if there’s a science to it, positive affirmations is giving initial confidence that transcends to actual confidence, I truly believe in affirmations, positive or negative

[@caninho1]

this is so interesting. in european football you sometimes have tens of thousands of people booing you out when you have the ball but most players are mentaly strong

[@cherrybaylon9737]

I totally agree with this. NEGATIVE feedback and booing of HATERS can definitely SINK your MOOD. You will ALWAYS perform worse. IT CAN BE SEEN in many offices that allow BULLYING.

[@jasonfarrell3448]

People blaming negativity for missed shots... It was obviously the governments fault ;)

[@Ak97410]

nah... it was aliens

[@Daniel-sy1of]

Alien government?

[@leahjackson6753]

Exactly. That's what serial killer say...blame it on Mom or Dad abusing u since u were 2years old. Big deal!!! Right?

[@masterwindss2544]

Good joke I laughed really hard

[@natchi5205]

That's turning the negative vibes to positive elevators

[@ANicoleTeacher]

I needed this video! This just sparked something in my brain

[@officiallynavin]

So, what did you do with this video? Helped someone? Ended someone's career?

[@miguelpablo7412]

I love the positivity in this video on how the teacher keeps encouraging them and make them keeps believing

[@TheSlimmshadyy]

He lost confidence when people booed him. You can see it on his face.

[@shinjushaji]

That's why my teacher taught me negative times positive is negative. Stay away from negative.👍🏻

[@mukeshkhandelwal1642]

oooh! I got your point. When the girl, who had never been playing basketball, was getting positive cheers could get the ball in there. This was actually the trick of persuasion of her mind that I can do it , without any stress because the crowd was showing that they were impressed by her "too close missed shots". But when the guy already having 9 in a row, was getting a negative cheers, got stress and could not do it.

[@riccyjoe1965]

Negative people with negative attitudes have a bigger impact on your life than you think...stay away lol

[@movere358]

*Is this even Negative Reinforcement?* I am sure it is positive punishment...

[@freezer4279]

Accurate! This is punishment not reinforcement

[@emre90070]

Yes, thank you. I was literally just about to write the same thing. I get that the layman misuses terms like this, but from a network called National Geographic... on a show called Brain Games... inexcusable.

[@bhopirl4552]

lol if i didn't take a psychology class i wouldn't understand

[@jaynd]

Mom is it you ?

[@jashnbeingjashn]

@@jaynd hahahahha...nice one

[@Heena6790]

Even though the crowd was acting, I still for bad for that guy.

[@curtismason4678]

Trial and error probably had more to do with the first girl's success. It is easy to improve from 0/10. There should have also been a positive reinforcement test on somebody who made 9/10 to see if they would now get 10/10.

[@Darkrude12]

Not only that but they only showed 3 shots

[@powerincarnate6783]

I think it's both, Fear of failure and such ideas can stop you from using your true potential. I have felt that, but once you clear your thoughts of doubt you focus more on what you are doing and get better results.

[@danieldey]

They did played with the numbers to display a greater effect but the effect would still exist with different numbers.

[@youngboss7859]

In spite of negative reinforcement, we need to focus on positive sides if we want to make it because there's so many things to overcome in the world. Everybody around you can't cheer you up all the time. If there's no one to do that, you gotta give yourself positive reinforcement. Anyway, no doubt that positive reinforcement will help you do better as shown in the video.

[@Basicinforial]

Its true I have felt the same while playing table tennis the moment the opponent started cheering his shots and saying negative and loose to my shot and single miss I became nervous and all of a sudden I could see I was missing the easiest shots. I realized that my mindset made me do so now when i play I pay full attention to myself and just laugh and ignore what the other person say this was i can now perform better.

[@mulyanovaln]

really love this! the positive/negative thought in our brain can really affect our body of doing something

[@dreamingcode]

0:47 His subconscious told on himself LMAO

[@paulbismuth137]

Positivity allows the unconscious to be delivered

[@jeetsharma9892]

Legend says he's still missing shots

[@lovelife8261]

No matter what general public reactions is ,i will go with my game and take 10/10

[@britishpancakes1699]

hope you told that guy it was setup

[@sagar_khanapurkar]

we can learn one more thing from this! you are good as long as you have positive reinforcement, the moment you get bad reinforcement you go down. Lesson learned, no matter what kind of reinforcement is there, you should keep going getting better at what you do.

[@dhxstm]

It interesting how energy can effect our natural talents.

[@souka8379]

"hell is others" for sure.

[@vafasamiei9870]

Do you think it would be more accurate of an experiment if you were to have the people stand there when he was shooting the first 10? There is a huge difference when you know there are people watching you shoot vs when you’re by yourself.

[@timpan0]

0:45 "Oooh you!" *doing the big hootas move with his hands*

[@teamONEpercent]

She has big hearts.

[@OoiWeiRong16]

fkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@moresalad221]

Negativity rubs off. I stopped hanging out with all negative people and I have been more successful in 3 years than all of those years combined.

[@CBirds]

Looked like he was gonna cry :/

[@rvh1020]

The thing basketball players do, when you shoot any shot, you imagine it going in all net when you’re shooting. Its weird but it really helps.

[@insidebartshead]

A couple minutes and this is already incredible. Gotta keep that PMA!

[@katsikisj]

I don't think she made those shots because of positivity, I think it was because you typically need a few shots to warm up. The more shots you shoot the more you will make, eventually.

[@TheBlueskyson]

A rigged event, but not a wasted 3 mins. My experience in life confirms that if u think u can, you're right - if u think u can't, ur right. ty

[@dreamingcode]

If you're not going to give credit to Henry Ford then at least say in quotes "they say"

[@RoomNo.446]

well thanks for setting up perfect example of Instrumental conditioning

[@jennlynn420]

A good video showing the importance of positivity and feeling like someone is on your side! ❤

[@devljz8242]

moral of the story is stay away from negative people, however, I believe you should fight thru negativity and still sink in those shots with confidence

[@farinsoha1623]

Motivators: *Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me* Brain games: *I'm bout to end this man's whole career*

[@nirmalkrishna19]

I want him to complete the sentence at 0:45

[@DannyTillotson]

He said its "All you." That is a complete sentence

[@MrFossil367ab45gfyth]

We all need to be positive and optimistic in these times.

[@Itisfinished2024]

That's mainly in a team environment. 1 on 1 the crowd can control a player. This experiment is spot on

[@aurbhai2060]

Corona outside Others: stay away from positive people KZbin recommendations: be positive n be in a positive environment . . . 🤔

[@aquavision2829]

its called mentality

[@nidhichaudhary1511]

This is mind blowing. Positive reinforcement can make a difference within minutes.

[@celinofj]

So when the crowd is cheering for someone, it truly has an effect! Nice video, thanks.

[@shashwatvaish5009]

Yeah bruh that's why there are crowd in games to cheer people up

[@celinofj]

@@shashwatvaish5009 Nice reminder XD

[@celinofj]

Like on FIFA

[@QazzaF]

I remembered this when watching Djokovic-Federer 2019 Wimbledon Final. I think Novak's amazing ' brain games' because his steely mindset is just beyond amazing.

[@raja_hustle4347]

explain more.

[@dibyajeetchetri5429]

Moral:Stay out of negative people

[@sararose4337]

I felt so bad for the guy. But this is amazing how this works

[@AJKLR9C5]

0:46 That gesture

[@apratimdutta2223]

Why this is in my recommendation at times when we are asked to stay away from positive people?Unsolved mystery of YT recommendation!

[@DoomCycle]

This seems incredibly stage. And a half decent athlete knows about muscle memory and not vision

[@blueshoes5145]

He failed without the blind folds too. Muscle memory doesnt exist, it's all in your brain. His brain couldn't do with negatives thrown at him.

[@mattj1829]

@@blueshoes5145 Muscle memory absolutely does exist there is no doubt about that. The negativity will almost certainly affect this though. Have you ever seen the video where they test Ronaldo on a variety of factors? One involves 'crossing' a ball and then completely switching the lights off to see if he can get his shot on target, very interesting and it obviously factors into account other things but muscle memory is one.

[@Matthew8473]

This is a sterling treatise. A related book I read opened new doors of understanding for me. "Rising From Within: Unlocking Your Innate Power to Conquer Adversity" by Vincent Starling

[@jivzdawila8041]

Those blind folded shot destroed his confidence

[@starlightparades]

how do our teachers find these videos

[@takeshikovacs6968]

bro tf same here

[@Unknown-yl9gj]

How did you get these all hollywood characters?

[@AdamSmith-eh2qk]

I need this show to come back!

[@manuelrosales1348]

For you softies that focus on the crowd, it is really not about that. This highlights the importance of having a positive mindset and perseverance. It's now ok to go back into your "safe space".

[@bossatronioboo271]

The guy wasn't trying,lol u can tell

[@summydots]

Though they've got a point, this seemed staged

[@harshityadavCamper]

Bring in Ronaldo and he will head the ball to the hoop even if 60 thousand fans are booing him. Some people have conditioned their mind to that level.

[@lh5636]

0:45 him one meter away making all those movements talking for sure impacts her abbility to score

[@peterpaulcruz7383]

No the moral lesson is even if you are around with negative people. Just believe in yourself.

[@01abhinavchauhan81]

The title says The Power Of Positivity but did you see The Power of Negetivity 🤯

[@csagan-bh2qy]

Coming to negativity my family is big body of negativity

[@shahaseeb]

Great video.. really aware that situation I have one nice friend,he know his negative words can make me down.he using sometime when i shining somtime.. my subconscious mind keeping this for finding solution for present moment... anyone can put one word's

[@navodayaleadershipinstitut4173]

The guy was not given negative reinforcement, he was given positive punishment.

[@petesteelman2956]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@itzjunk3456]

Ohhhhh oh oh ohhh ohhhh oh oh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhh oh ohh ohhh oooooooo ooohhhhh oh

[@LEGASItv]

She looks like a paid actor... Oh, let me say it positively: she is a good actor 🤣

[@btbuilder0213]

Finally some good recommendation from KZbin....😁😁✌️

[@HanginWithJayden]

This is so positive. I love this.

[@tuisutaavi3856]

It would not work on me.I was professional.This is nothing compared to a 20 000 people yelling and if your win depends on it.But i dont think in those moments i just know that i will make them like i have always made them.Only my thoughts counts and real pro's dont see or hear or care what other peoples say.

[@juliusbankauskas4422]

What a beautiful dream...

[@Chavanun555]

What sport do you play? I need some advice on that. I want to learn to just zone in for my sport.

[@zibloaf1277]

No you do care (Then why even bother to make the comment if you're so content & confident?) You just have thicker skin and you wear the mask of apathy quite expertly. Nothing wrong with that. But there's nothing wrong with this video either, and the power of positivity. Some people need help focusing with positive and true affirmations. Nothing wrong with that. You're obviously trained in focusing and quite a successful athlete with plenty of authority and klout (Oh wait ... WAS?? LOL NVRM). Positivity can help beginners achieve greater heights. Who wouldn't want to help others rise? Understanding positivity won't solve everything. At least you tried. And Good for you! But it's not the only way to succeed. Your attitude is sadly based on a fantasy and a lie (WAS, LOL). Except maybe when television is involved, because you know how they love whipping people into a froth with violence and drama and negativity. I mean without that violence, there wouldn't be TV, right? The sport would actually quite peaceful without the hype and violence. But children will be children. Hahahaha but hey thanks for your contribution. We can't all be indestructable Batmen. Do you weep bullets as well? LOL! (WAS! LOL!)

[@leahjackson6753]

oh i missed it. Was this guy a real pro or a street baller? Now if u r like Koby Bryant or Lebron, u definitely dont care what ppl think. so what game do u play? And what team r u on?

[@torosalvajebcn]

The guy was caught by surprise..you expected hostility during the games.

[@princeburgess]

its the same thing when u have faith in God

[@hanswoast7]

So he does better now than before? Thanks!

[@JinxRat]

Lololololol No

[@ratangupta7156]

Yes u r absolutely right

[@jollibee2896]

Really wow?

[@komperakompera2190]

some of us are just too intelligent to believe in god so what do i do now? hearts and kisses.

[@vigneshkumarramesh4834]

Positivity lifts you!!!

[@despinoza0391]

I miss this show!

[@SamTheSubSaharan]

Ever heard of a guy named Cristiano Ronaldo, the guy thrives in negativity!

[@limitless3193]

Also djokovic

[@valestavro]

2:37 that smile when you destroy everybody who was booing you...

[@JustPierreMusic]

AWESOME STUDY!

[@celinofj]

So, when the crowds are cheering for someone, it truly has an effect!

[@scotch_onrocks1876]

When he asked the crowd if they thought he could make it and they all said no L0lllll, he died inside, this video is crazy, changing my attitude towards things

[@Prof.Pwnalot]

I dealt with this in highschool. Majority of the kids hated me lol. Ended up showing each and every student off. Any sport, any game, any team. We won so long as I was on the team. Mind you, I'd have comments hurled at me during, and whispering of negativity. Didn't let it bother me, actually helped if anything. Already good, and wouldn't have failed. However seeing others that wanted me to fail, drove me further and at times i'd go above and beyond my means. Even with game making shots. No one would care, they'd cheer for winning, and not cheer for me. Was quite funny, ignorance is bliss, I was living the whole time.

[@pandian101010]

2:38 this happen in my life even after achieving, i get such reaction like dont be silly to celebrate.

[@RickSunarMAGIC]

I wish everyone watching this that you receive what u want in life ,, let all ur dreams come true ,, stay strong beautiful people,u will make it ♥️🤘

[@poornimagayatrijayati4738]

This video shows the power of positivity