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

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which answer is the best example of positive self-talk that replaces the following example of a negative self-talk statement? "I'm going to fail the exam questions 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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