Question 1

The foundations for self-esteem are laid within the first three or four years of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People with high self-esteem are particularly vulnerable to criticism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A habit that can be harmful to our self-esteem is to compare ourselves to the person we want to be or feel we ought to be, which is also known as our __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   possible self
B)   upward self
C)   ideal self
D)   dream selfE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

By ostracizing Anthony when he misbehaved and praising and accepting him only when he behaved well, Anthony's parents were negatively affecting the ______ "leg" of his self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A)   sense of belonging
B)   sense of individual identity
C)   sense of worthiness
D)   sense of control and competenceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following addresses specific behavior, usually makes mention of your positive points, and can help you improve yourself?

Accepted Answer

A)   Constructive criticism
B)   Destructive criticism
C)   Assertiveness
D)   Self-talkE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People with high self-esteem tend to seek more challenging jobs that require them to work hard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The belief that you are able to achieve what you want in life is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   success
B)   self-esteem
C)   self-expectancy
D)   accomplishmentE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Robin has just assessed her strengths and weaknesses in regard to her social skills, school performance, work performance, relationships, and physical appearance. She reported a large number of positive attributes for the first three categories, but listed a few negatives for her social skills and only negative comments for her physical appearance. Which is the most likely assessment of Robin's self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)   She probably has high overall self-esteem.
B)   She probably has low overall self-esteem.
C)   She has abnormally low self-esteem regarding her social skills.
D)   She has abnormally high self-esteem in the first three categories.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

People with low self-esteem often react to criticism passively or passive aggressively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.

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People with high self-esteem are particularly vulnerable to criticism.

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People with high self-esteem tend to seek more challenging jobs that require them to work hard.

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By ostracizing Anthony when he misbehaved and praising and accepting him only when he behaved well, Anthony's parents were negatively affecting the ______ "leg" of his self-esteem.

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A habit that can be harmful to our self-esteem is to compare ourselves to the person we want to be or feel we ought to be, which is also known as our __________.

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People with low self-esteem often react to criticism passively or passive aggressively.

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The foundations for self-esteem are laid within the first three or four years of life.

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Which of the following addresses specific behavior, usually makes mention of your positive points, and can help you improve yourself?

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The belief that you are able to achieve what you want in life is called ________.

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Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.

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People with high self-esteem are particularly vulnerable to criticism.

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People with high self-esteem tend to seek more challenging jobs that require them to work hard.

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By ostracizing Anthony when he misbehaved and praising and accepting him only when he behaved well, Anthony's parents were negatively affecting the ______ "leg" of his self-esteem.

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A habit that can be harmful to our self-esteem is to compare ourselves to the person we want to be or feel we ought to be, which is also known as our __________.

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People with low self-esteem often react to criticism passively or passive aggressively.

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The foundations for self-esteem are laid within the first three or four years of life.

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Which of the following addresses specific behavior, usually makes mention of your positive points, and can help you improve yourself?

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The belief that you are able to achieve what you want in life is called ________.

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