An individual with healthy,high self-esteem might make which of the following statements?
A) I'm much better at playing tennis than Joe,Raju,and Marcela.
B) I don't know why I try so hard;it doesn't make much difference anyway.
C) I may not be able to control the way I feel right now,but I can control the way I behave.
D) I admit it.I've never been good at taking tests.

Question

An individual with healthy,high self-esteem might make which of the following statements?
A) ​I'm much better at playing tennis than Joe,Raju,and Marcela.
B) ​I don't know why I try so hard;it doesn't make much difference anyway.
C) ​I may not be able to control the way I feel right now,but I can control the way I behave.
D) ​I admit it.I've never been good at taking tests.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement demonstrates a belief in personal agency and a focus on controllable behaviors, which are indicative of high self-esteem. The other options either focus on comparisons to others (A), express apathy (B), or acknowledge a weakness without any indication of personal agency (D).

An Individual with Healthy,high Self-Esteem Might Make Which of the Following