William tries out for the high school baseball team but fails to make it. If we know that he is high in self-esteem, what might we expect William's reaction to be?
A) He will attribute his failure to his lack of effort.
B) He will blame the coach for making a poor decision.
C) He will think about something he does well.
D) He will ignore the feedback and continue to think of himself as a gifted baseball player.

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William's high self-esteem suggests that he has a positive self-image and confidence in his abilities. Therefore, it is unlikely that he would blame others or ignore the feedback. Instead, he may cope with the disappointment by thinking of something he does well to maintain his positive self-image.

William Tries Out for the High School Baseball Team but Fails