Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 self 
A)  possible self 
B)  upward self 
C)  ideal self 
D)  dream self

Question 3

Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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. 
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.

Question 7

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

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)  accomplishment 
A)  success 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  self-expectancy 
D)  accomplishment

Question 9

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-talk 
A)  Constructive criticism 
B)  Destructive criticism 
C)  Assertiveness 
D)  Self-talk

Question 10

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 competence 
A)  sense of belonging 
B)  sense of individual identity 
C)  sense of worthiness 
D)  sense of control and competence

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

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 __________.

Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Psychology and Success

Self-Awareness

Goals and Obstacles

Positive Thinking

Self-Discipline

Self-Motivation

Managing Your Resources

Communication and Relationships

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Exam 4: Self-Esteem

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

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 __________.

Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Psychology and Success

Self-Awareness

Goals and Obstacles

Positive Thinking

Self-Discipline

Self-Motivation

Managing Your Resources

Communication and Relationships

Filters