Question

a teen with poor self-esteem * 1 point
is likely to use positive self talk.
can never improve or change his or her level of self esteem.
is likely to feel good about his or her accomplishments.
can take steps to improve his or her self esteem.

which of the following describes an unhealthful way to deal with emotions? 1 point
exaggerating an emotion to get a response from friends.
seeking help to deal with overwhelming emotions.
using relaxation techniques to deal with intense emotions.
writing about emotions in a journal or diary.

Explanation:

For the first question: Teens with poor self-esteem typically do not use positive self-talk or feel good about their achievements, and self-esteem is not fixed. They can take actionable steps to improve their self-esteem over time.
For the second question: Seeking help, using relaxation techniques, and journaling are healthy emotion-regulation strategies. Exaggerating emotions to manipulate others for a response is an unhealthful way to handle emotions.

Answer:

1. can take steps to improve his or her self esteem.
2. Exaggerating an emotion to get a response from friends.