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Study Guide Answers

1.     Self-esteem is one's ___________________________________________________.
     good opinion of oneself
2.     Self-confidence is the belief in _______________________________________________.
     one's own strength or ability
3.     Self-confidence is an attitude that allows you to trust that you are __________________________ ____________________________________________.
     capable of doing something
4.     What are three things that characterize self-confidence?
     independent spirit/ optimistic outlook/ assertiveness
5.     Is confidence something that is passed on to a person through his or her genes?
     no
6.     If you already have a bad self-image, it's impossible to improve it. True or false?
     false
7.     What effect do fashion magazines have on many teenaged girls?
     These magazines can contribute to low self-esteem because few people can achieve the "desirable" images that these magazines portray. The pictures of fashion models make girls feel dissatisfied with themselves.
8.     Why is it important to banish negative thoughts?
     Negative thoughts kill self-confidence.
9.     How should you view mistakes that you make?
     View them as lessons that you needed to learn.
10.     Rejecting compliments re-inforces a(n) _______________________________________.
     negative self-image
11.     With what kinds of people should you spend your time?
     Spend your time with supportive, encouraging people.
12.     Put negative influences _____________________________________________.
     into perspective
13.     Overly-critical people are usually reacting to _______________________________________.
     unhappiness in their own lives
14.     Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. True or false?
     true
15.     What can taking an aptitude test do for you?
     It can confirm your thoughts about your particular talents.
16.     Think of weaknesses as _____________________________________________________.
     areas of potential growth
17.     Once you decide to work on a goal, you'll find that it ________________________ as you progress.
     becomes easier
18.     How is visualization different from daydreaming?
     When you visualize, you take the steps that are necessary to bring your vision to life. Daydreaming is simple fantasy.
19.     Visualization requires __________________________.
     action
20.     Why do you want to make sure that your goals are not too easy to achieve?
     You will want to have a feeling of accomplishment once the goal is reached.
21.     Reward yourself when you achieve goals and mentally praise yourself. True or false?
     true
22.     Practice and perseverance will yield __________________________________.
     confidence
23.     Self-esteem and self-confidence evolve from ______________________________________.
     doing things
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