Samantha is a college student who has just performed poorly on an examination. She talks to her friend about it, noting that she feels down and overall like a terrible student. Her friend tells her that she needs to care for herself by getting a pedicure and taking a long nap. Samantha's friend is advocating which of the following

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Samantha's friend is encouraging her to practice self-compassion, which involves being kind, understanding, and supportive of oneself in the face of failure or difficulties. This is different from narcissism (excessive self-love and focus on oneself) and self-esteem (the overall evaluation of one's worth or value). Self-efficacy refers to one's belief in their ability to succeed in a specific task or situation, which is not addressed in this scenario.

Samantha Is a College Student Who Has Just Performed Poorly