Deck 4: Self-Esteem

Question 1

_______ is confidence in and respect for yourself.

A) Self-efficacy
B) Self-esteem
C) Self-awareness
D) Self-honesty

Answer 1

Self-esteem

Question 2

Which of the following is cited in the text as a benefit you can enjoy from high self-esteem?

A) Keeping your true feelings to yourself
B) Feeling secure in sticking to your regular routine
C) Accepting your strengths and weaknesses
D) Being better able to predict future events

Answer 2

Accepting your strengths and weaknesses

Question 3

Which "leg" of self-esteem explains why some troubled adolescents might join gangs?

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

Answer 3

Sense of belonging

Question 4

Martha's parents often signed her up for different after-school activities each year when she was growing up, continuing those she liked and succeeded at and dropping those activities that she complained about-even if they were more popular with the other children in school. Martha's parents were helping to develop which "leg" of her self-esteem during her childhood?

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

Question 5

Which "leg" of self-esteem corresponds to self-efficacy?

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

Question 6

Anthony's parents were very strict disciplinarians while he was growing up. They would not allow him to take part in any family activities if he received poor behavioral reports from teachers or misbehaved while at home. He was also required to spend all free time in his room so his father "wouldn't have to look at him." When he did behave well and got good reports from his teachers, Anthony's parents would praise him and tell him how much they loved him. What type of approval did Anthony receive from his parents?

A) Unconditional positive regard
B) Conditional positive regard
C) Social support
D) A sense of control and competence

Question 7

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.

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

One way to increase your self-expectancy is to review your past _______, which could be anything completed through effort, skill, or persistence.

A) accomplishments
B) obstacles
C) lessons
D) challenges

Question 10

Which of the following is an effective way to increase self-expectancy, as cited by the text?

A) Venting unpleasant feelings
B) Learning to laugh in the face of challenging situations
C) Setting and accomplishing increasingly challenging goals
D) Assessing your past mistakes

Question 11

Your self-esteem and self-expectancy rise when you handle problems through methods of ______________.

A) self-reflection
B) delegation
C) avoidance
D) coping

Question 12

___________ behaviors reduce short-term discomfort, but leave you with the feeling that you are incapable of dealing with a situation, which reduces self-expectancy.

A) Coping
B) Avoidance
C) Goal-setting
D) Self-acceptance

Question 13

While assessing her own flaws and attributes, Sun recognized that she tends to be a perfectionist. This often causes her to spend more time on projects than she would like to, and she sometimes misses deadlines. However, she also realized that this was a part of her natural character, which she accepts. Sun is showing signs of _____________.

A) denial
B) self-expectancy
C) self-acceptance
D) avoidance

Question 14

Recognition and acceptance of what is true about yourself is called __________.

A) self-acceptance
B) self-expectancy
C) self-esteem
D) self-reality

Question 15

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?

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 16

Which of the following is vital to developing healthy self-esteem?

A) Recognizing your flaws and fixing them
B) Identifying the ideal traits you would like to strive for
C) Identifying only your positive traits
D) Accepting and valuing yourself as you are now

Question 17

Comparing your accomplishments in school to students who you know are performing worse than you are is called ______________.

A) upward comparison
B) downward comparison
C) idealization
D) social reflection

Question 18

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 __________.

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

Question 19

What you say to yourself about yourself, silently or out loud, is known as ________.

A) self-talk
B) self-coaching
C) verbal protocol
D) think-aloud speech

Question 20

Caroline makes a habit of quietly telling herself that she is strong, capable, and determined when she hits a hill or tough stretch of road during her daily run. When she passes it without having to slow down or stop, she tells herself how proud she should be and that the burn in her muscles is the feeling of winning. Caroline is engaging in _____________.

A) inner realization
B) positive self-talk
C) inner labeling
D) constructive criticism

Question 21

One effective way to reject the damaging labels we create through negative self-talk and turn them into self-esteem boosters is to use ________.

A) avoidance
B) assertiveness
C) constructive criticism
D) affirmations

Question 22

Which of the following self-statements would be the most effective at developing coping skills and boosting self-esteem?

A) "I am lazy, but I can get better soon."
B) "I will not be lazy anymore."
C) "I will begin being active and productive."
D) "I shouldn't feel lazy anymore."

Question 23

__________ are simplistic statements we use to define who we are (and which tend to be negative), while __________ are positive self-statements that help you think of yourself in a positive, caring, and accepting way.

A) Labels; affirmations
B) Criticisms; labels
C) Social comparisons; affirmations
D) Criticisms; skills

Question 24

Any remark that contains a judgment, evaluation, or statement of fault is called ________________.

A) labeling
B) destructive talk
C) criticism
D) punishment

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of constructive criticism?

A) "These cookies you made aren't very good. I wouldn't serve them to guests if I were you."
B) "You're not very good at making cookies. Maybe you should stop baking."
C) "These cookies you made might be even better with walnuts and a bit more chocolate."
D) "These cookies you made are amazingly hard; I can use them as doorstops or as pucks for playing ice hockey."

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

The three major steps to handling constructive criticism are to listen carefully, _________, and ask for suggestions on how to improve.

A) provide a counter argument
B) reject their comments
C) make a note of the information
D) restate the criticism

Question 28

Which style of handling destructive criticism usually prevents further criticism but damages your self-esteem?

A) Aggressive style
B) Passive style
C) Passive-aggressive style
D) Constructive style

Question 29

To handle destructive criticism in a useful and self-esteem boosting way, it is recommended that you first acknowledge the destructive criticism and then you __________.

A) correct any errors you find
B) turn it back on the critic
C) apologize
D) ask them why they criticized you

Question 30

What is the recommended technique for handling vague, general criticisms?

A) Acknowledge the criticism
B) Probe for specifics
C) Ignore the criticism
D) Ask the critic for suggestions

Question 31

Explain the cyclical nature of self-esteem and success.

Question 32

What is meant by the Chinese proverb that states, "A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark"
in relation to the development of self-esteem?

Question 33

Explain how boosting your self-expectancy by setting and accomplishing a series of increasingly challenging goals can allow you to increase your coping skills.

Question 34

Explain the role of unique perspective in handling criticism well.

Question 35

Explain how being assertive requires self-awareness, self-expectancy, and self-acceptance.

Question 36

High self-esteem is also known as egotism, arrogance, conceitedness, or narcissism.

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

Research indicates a genetic component to self-esteem.

Question 40

Avoidance behaviors only temporarily increase self-esteem.

Question 41

Regardless of the outcome, anytime we cope with something, our self-esteem rises.

Question 42

People with a higher number of flaws and weaknesses have low self-acceptance.

Question 43

Your self-image mirrors your level of self-acceptance.

Question 44

Research indicates that the way we feel about our physical appearance is the best indicator of our overall self-esteem.

Question 45

Although you can hurt your self-esteem with negative self-talk, you cannot build it with positive self-talk.

Question 46

Since the subconscious mind does not react well to being told not to do something, it is more effective to use positive statements that focus on what you will do.

Question 47

People may use their inner critic to protect themselves against the fear of rejection and failure.

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

Handling criticism well requires assertiveness.