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?

• sef-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
• unprejudiced
• dependent

Some psychologists think high self-esteem has a positive implact on health.

• True
• False

Focusing on your appearance may lower your self-esteem.

• True
• False

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

• True
• False

Physical needs include the need for water, food and sleep.

• true
• false

Maslow thought that the approval of others was more important than self-esteem.

• True
• False