Which Answer Is the Best Example of Positive Self-Talk Replacing

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which answer is the best example of positive self-talk replacing the following example of a negative self-talk statement? "I think I'm going to fail this test question about strategies for improving self-esteem."

• A) This test is too difficult and too long for me to finish in the amount of time I've been given to take it.
• B) I should have read the textbook more carefully.
• C) The instructor didn't tell us self-talk would be on the test.
• D) I understand the concept of self-esteem and should be able to figure out the right answers.
• E) This is a well-written exam that demonstrates the complex challenge of understanding self.

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