Though clearly capable, Martina does not seem very confident of herself. She is always unsure of whether she can handle assignments that are difficult and as a result ends up choosing jobs that are fairly straightforward and involve routine work. She is also susceptible to evaluations from other people. Martina seems to have ________.
A) high cognitive dissonance
B) a high Machiavellianism score
C) low self-monitoring
D) low self-esteem

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Martina's lack of confidence, choosing less challenging jobs, and susceptibility to evaluations from others are all indicative of low self-esteem.

Though Clearly Capable, Martina Does Not Seem Very Confident of Herself