Regarding High Self-Esteem, Psychologists Who Study the Self Have Found

Multiple Choice

Regarding high self-esteem, psychologists who study the self have found that self-affirming thinking

A) is generally maladaptive to the individual because it distorts reality by overinflating self-esteem.
B) is generally adaptive to the individual because it reduces shyness, anxiety, and loneliness.
C) tends to prevent the individual from viewing others with compassion and understanding.
D) tends not to characterize people who have experienced unconditional positive regard.