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Study Guide Answers

1.     A person's self-worth is determined by what?
     by what he or she thinks of himself or herself
2.     Self-respect is grounded into a high respect for ___________________________________.
     facts and for the truth
3.     What things influence a person's self-esteem?
     the decisions and choices that he or she makes; cultural and peer expectations; the desire to feel loved, to feel safe, to belong, and to feel good about oneself; the relationship with his or her parents
4.     Self-esteem allows us to make decisions that are ___________________________________.
     in our own self-interest
5.     Describe a high-self-esteem person.
     He/she feels good about himself/herself and about his/her abilities. He/she is rational and productive and capable of handling the ups and downs of everyday life. He/she makes friends easily and can resist peer pressure. He/she expresses his/her own ideas and is creative. He/she is happy, full of energy, and personable.
6.     Describe a low-self-esteem person.
     He/she has a general feeling of inadequacy. He/she feels as if he/she has very little control over his/her life. He/she does not think things out as he/she should. He/she drifts through classes, and shuts down his/her mind when things get difficult. He/she might "act out" because he/she feels angry and hostile. He/she may abuse controlled substances. He/she may be depressed.
7.     How does self-talk affect self-esteem?
     Thinking negative thoughts about oneself creates low self-esteem. Thinking positive, affirming thoughts about oneself creates high self-esteem.
8.     The image you have of yourself affects all your actions. True or false?
     true
9.     Identify and ______________________________ your needs.
     fulfill
10.     Make sure that your goals are _________________________________.
     attainable
11.     Asking for help is a sign that you _______________________________________________.
     understand yourself and that you know your limitations
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