Author Question: Aiden has always been a bit shy and self-doubting. He tries to start a conversation with the ... (Read 39 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Aiden has always been a bit shy and self-doubting. He tries to start a conversation with the attractive young woman sitting next to him in the physics lecture hall, but she turns the other way and talks only with her friend. Which of the following thoughts is most likely to be running through Aidens mind?

a. She must be busy; Ill try again another time.
b. Nobody likes me; nobody will ever like me.
c. I may not be good at small talk but Im very good at physics.
d. Its her loss.

Question 2

Mary rarely refers to her strengths or accomplishments when with friends, so they have little clue as to her self-esteem. If Mary is among the majority of people, she most likely ____.

a. judges herself more negatively and less positively than she judges others
b. judges herself and others with complete fairness
c. judges herself more positively and less negatively than she judges others
d. judges herself and others very accurately