Lena, a Former Sprint Runner, Boasts About Her Speed and How

question 48

Multiple Choice

Lena, a former sprint runner, boasts about her speed and how she had surpassed her competitors in her prime days. Though she has not been in the best of shape for the last few years, she continues to talk about her fitness. Lena is trying to:

• A)pay more attention to the messages she is receiving from her environment.
• B)use a self-suggestion technique to improve her self-esteem.
• C)discover her real self.
• D)compensate in some way for her low self-esteem.

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