Which of the Following Contextual Factors May Lead to Clients

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contextual factors may lead to clients' low self-worth and self-esteem?

• A)​Self-talk and internal dialogue
• B)​Cognitive distortions and negative schemas
• C)​Oppression and racism
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Social Stress Theory

A framework that explores how stress arising from societal structures and processes can lead to deviant or criminal behavior.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Mentally Ill

Individuals experiencing mental disorders that significantly affect their thinking, behavior, and emotions, impacting daily functioning.

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.