Chapter 2

Question 1

We were told that the reason we erroneously concluded that we were of value when we did things well was because

Answer 1

we got praise for success and criticism for failrue

Question 2

t/f it is a false idea that doing things well makes a person of greater value because all people are of worth no matter what they can achieve

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the reasons given in the reading for why most people grow up with self-doubts?

Answer 3

they are criticized over new tasks as children

Question 4

what was called a temporary fix

Answer 4

proving yourself, over and over

Question 5

t/f life should be a constant attempt to prove yourself, over and over

Answer 5

false

Question 6

if worth isn’t tied to achievement, what is it tied to, according to the reading

Answer 6

the fact that humans are of worth

Question 7

finding one good point about yourself is necessary beecause

Answer 7

it shows you that you can succeed

Question 8

challenges and problems are

Answer 8

normal and not cause for frustration

Question 9

when we accept others as not being competitors and threats, we can ___ them.

Answer 9

accept

Question 10

t/f the problem with knowing our own faults too well is that we don’t realize that others have faults too

Answer 10

true

Question 11

constant comparison is destructive to happiness because

Answer 11

there will always be someone who has more or is better at something than you are

Question 12

serving others can

Answer 12

increase your feelings of self-worth

Question 13

when you overcome failings to get past problems

Answer 13

other problems will pop up

Question 14

life is best seen as

Answer 14

a race where all can win

Question 15

one reason stated in the reading why people criticize others is to

Answer 15

feel better about themselves

Question 16

there are two reasons why we have trouble seeing worth in ourselves. they ar

Answer 16

knowing ourselves too well and making comparisons

Question 17

t/f our goal should be to be good at all six of the skills mentioned

Answer 17

false

Question 18

the organizational skill that allows a person to plot out a life journey is

Answer 18

planning

Question 19

t/f it’s possible that you aren’t good at any of the skills

Answer 19

false

Question 20

the ability to learn, organize, and find meaning in new information is called the

Answer 20

academic skill

Question 21

the creativity skill is one that allows you to

Answer 21

put material together in new ways

Question 22

t/f when you discover what you do well, you can better accept that you can’t be good at everything

Answer 22

true

Question 23

t/e altering a goal is just another term for failure

Answer 23

false

Question 24

to help you settle on a career, what kind of skill would be most helpful?

Answer 24

decision-making

Question 25

William struggles with feelings of inadequacy in new situations. He’s sure he will always feel like a failure. What information from the reading would help him change this view?

Answer 25

His self-esteem can grow as he experiences success.

Question 26

the most useful skill for writing a skit would be

Answer 26

creativity

Question 27

Michael can list a hundred failings in himself, but has trouble thinking of good traits. What could you tell him?

Answer 27

one good trait is the place to start; it proves you are capable

Question 28

Ann is generally down on herself. she only seems happy when someone praises her for achievement. What point is she missing?

Answer 28

she’s of value independent of achievements.

Question 29

James is a young man who often thinks he’s not capable of very much. He looks around at his friends at school and thinks they all seem to be quite confident. This makes him feel even less adequate. What point he missing?

Answer 29

It’s common to feel inadequate

Question 30

The two skills most needed to put together a plan for your future that would include thinking through what might happen would be

Answer 30

forecasting and planning

Question 31

It’s hard for people to follow his thinking, as he is often ahead of others in how he combines information in new ways.

Answer 31

Bill, who is good at creativity and planning

Question 32

In a group, he is always chosen as the spokesman because he can condense and convey what is being discussed

Answer 32

Tom, who is good at decision-making and communicating

Question 33

He does well in school; it seems easy for him, particularly test-taking

Answer 33

sam, who is good at academics and forecasting

Question 34

He is good at sorting things out and figuring out what to do next

Answer 34

Bill, who is good at creativity and planning

Question 35

He has studied various careers and knows where he wants to go in life.

Answer 35

Tom, who is good at decision-making and communicating

Question 36

He loves history and likes to project outcomes of potential future political movements

Answer 36

Sam, who is good at academics and forecasting

Question 37

Sue is proud of her looks. One day, a new girl appears in school and Sue is unhappy to notice that the new girl is better looking than she is. What is her problem?

Answer 37

comparison

Question 38

To help you prepare for a test in school, what kind of skill would you most likely want in your study partner?

Answer 38

Academic