Which of the Following Situations Is at Odds with the Self-Esteem

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is at odds with the self-esteem approach to understanding human behaviour?

A) Geoff fails an exam in his physics course and is mocked by the professor,but decides to stick with the course and work harder.
B) Rachel studied for years to pursue a career for which she was poorly suited.She works 60 hours a week in the sleet and hot sun.Still,she says that she is thrilled with her job.
C) John absolutely hates the fraternity he pledged.As part of his initiation,he carried bricks up and down stairs,got paddled,wore funny hats,and sang silly songs.
D) Susan drives 200 miles to buy a dress that most people would call incredibly ugly.She loves it and can't wait to wear it to the next party.
E) Jim can't stand his social psychology course,but suffers through the entire semester.At the end of the semester,when he evaluates the course,he gives it high marks.