As a Child,Naomi Was Usually the Only One in the Class

question 27

Multiple Choice

As a child,Naomi was usually the only one in the class with her ethnic background.She was also small for her age.As a result,she was often excluded or ignored by the other kids.Now,as a teen,she is often told how attractive she is.Based on the concept of rejection sensitivity,she is likely to think,

• A)"The past is the past,and now is now."
• B)"They're all just after something,and once they get it,they'll drop me."
• C)"It's just like the story of the Ugly Duckling,and that had a happy ending too."
• D)"Now I can get back at all those kids who were so mean to me."

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Definitions:

Self-confident

The belief in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment.

Resilience

The ability to withstand pressure and emerge stronger because of an experience.

Personal Effectiveness

The capability to bring about or achieve desired results through one's actions or efforts in personal or professional lives.

Codependent

Relating to a behavioral condition where an individual excessively relies on others for approval and a sense of identity.