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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 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

• unprejudiced

• dependent

Some psychologists think high self-esteem has a positive impact 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 food, water, and sleep

• True

• False

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

• True

• False