2-2 Self-Esteem

What might a person with high self-esteem say to explain a poor grade on a test?

• I'm not smart enough.
• I didn't study enough.
• I never do well on tests.
• The teacher doesn't like me.

On average, which person is most likely to have the highest self-esteem?

• a male is who is 15
• a female who is 15
• a male who is 50
• a female who is 50

What term refers to how much a person respects and likes himself or herself?

• self-actualized

• identity

• personality

• self-esteem

According to Maslow, which human needs are the most basic?

• safety needs
• belonging needs
• esteem needs
• physical needs

Which of the following is a personality trait of a self-actualized person?

• unrealistic
• afraid to be different
• fair/unprejudiced

• dependent

Psychologists think high self-esteem has a positive impact on health.

• True

• False

Focusing just on your appearance may lower your self-esteem.

• True
• False

During adolescence, most people have very high levels of self-esteem.

• True
• False

Esteem needs in Maslow's Hierarchy include things like the need for responsibility, achievement and recognition.

• true

• false

Maintain a positive attitude, focus on your strengths and helping others are all ways to boost your self-esteem.

• True

• False