Developing Positive Self Esteem

A family attempting to improve self-esteem in a child would NOT __________.

A. criticize mistakes

Outside influences that affect self-esteem come from __________.

A. peers

Which of the following is NOT true about self-esteem?

B. Self-esteem is the same for each member of a family.

All of the following statements are true about friends EXCEPT:

C. Critical comments from friends can improve self-esteem.

All of the following are positive strategies for improving self-esteem EXCEPT:

D. changing who you are

Once integrity has been lost, it is impossible to regain.

False

Self-esteem is only determined by family heredity.

False

Being rejected by a peer group can negatively influence one's self-esteem.

True

Families, peers, media, and school all influence one's level of self-esteem.

True

One way to improve self-esteem is through positive self-talk.

True