William Feels a Strong Need for Social Approval, and His

William feels a strong need for social approval, and his self-esteem drops each time he encounters even relatively mild criticism from others. William needs to consider whether _____.

A) setting realistic, achievable goals will not enhance his self-esteem
B) being or becoming competent at something will not affect his self-esteem
C) experiencing disapproval is really as terrible as he may think it is
D) his perfectionist expectations will ultimately lead to a boost in self-esteem if he is successful
E) a need for the approval of others will help to boost his self-esteem