The Glossary for the THPS Standard

The Clinical Index of Communication Mechanics & Technical Terms used in the THPS Standard

The Executive Summary

This glossary is a structured index of the THPS Standard. It is designed for Processing Fluency, allowing practitioners to identify specific tactical remedies for observed audience Reactions. Use this directory as part of your Theory Training between the THPS Diagnostic and your THPS Coaching Plan.

Here is the recommended way to proceed with the THPS Standard and what each section (below) is about:

Diagnosis First:

Start with the THPS Diagnostic to find the bottleneck.

Outcome Alignment:

When scripting and preparing your next important presentation, identify your primary Win Conditions (Decision Outcome, Restatement Outcome and/or Liking Outcome).

Reaction Monitoring:

Use the Reactions in the Audience-centric Framework to detect (and respond to) audiences in real time. This isn’t mind-reading, it’s not being so nervous or overwhelmed by cognitive load to picking up social cues.

Tactical Selection:

Choose a Pattern or PTI Ratio to remedy the reaction in real-time.

System Mastery:

Progress toward the Effortless Phase by internalizing these mechanics.

About the THPS Standard Glossary

The THPS (Training Hub for Public Speaking) Glossary is a comprehensive directory of the neurological, game-theoretic, and tactical components that comprise the Performance Acquisition standard.

Unlike traditional public speaking "tips," these terms represent a Constraint-Based System designed to eliminate Skill Inhibition and secure high-stakes Decision Outcomes.

Search the directory below to master the mechanics of the Audience-Centric Framework.

I. The Biological & Diagnostic Foundation

These terms define the internal "Hardware" and the diagnostic filters used to identify performance bottlenecks.

THPS Diagnostic: The clinical screen used to identify biological and skill-based bottlenecks.

THPS Coaching Plan: The four-phase roadmap from Learning to Autonomous Mastery.

SAM System (Skill Inhibition): The biological "lock" that suppresses expertise under high-pressure stakes.

Infinitely Complicated Game: The game-theoretic view of communication as a series of astronomical permutations.

II. Win Conditions (The Outcomes)

The three primary objectives for any high-stakes interaction.

Decision Outcome: Securing a specific "Yes" or "No" commitment.

Restatement Outcome: Ensuring the audience can accurately repeat and advocate for your message.

Liking Outcome: Building sentiment, affinity, and sustainable professional relationships.

III. Audience Metrics (The Reactions)

The observable biological and psychological signals used to measure the success of a presentation.

Agreement Reaction: Establishing a shared factual reality.

Value Reaction: Communicating the scale and significance of a proposition.

Trust Reaction: Achieving "Favorable Continuation" and belief in execution.

Processing Fluency: Minimizing the cognitive strain of understanding.

Alertness Reaction: The involuntary biological response to sound and sight changes.

Imagination Reaction: The literal mental image generation (VVIQ) required for simulation.

IV. Tactical Execution (The Choices)

The specific maneuvers used to architect audience reactions and bypass resistance.