What is likely to happen if every morning a person low in self-esteem repeats self-affirmations such as "Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better"?
A) The individual will start to report feeling worse.
B) The individual will start to report increased self-esteem.
C) Nothing will happen, as these interventions do little to change self-esteem.
D) The individual will become slightly more aggressive.

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Research suggests that for individuals with low self-esteem, repeating positive self-affirmations can lead to feelings of discomfort and may actually make them feel worse, as the affirmations contradict their existing beliefs about themselves.

What Is Likely to Happen If Every Morning a Person