Christa experienced extreme anxiety about the thought of giving a presentation to her classmates. On the day of the presentation, she repeated in her mind statements such as, "You are well-prepared." and "You have valuable information to share with your audience." What technique was Christa using to boost her self-esteem?

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Angelina Thompson

3 February, 05:14

Christa experienced extreme anxiety about the thought of giving a presentation to her classmates. On the day of the presentation, she repeated in her mind statements such as, "You are well-prepared." and "You have valuable information to share with your audience." What technique was Christa using to boost her self-esteem?

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Nigel Goodwin · Answer 1

Answer: Positive self-talk

Explanation:

Self-talk can be both negative and positive, depending on people's personality. Although the pattern of self-talk is usually negative, intentionally developing positive self-talk can be encouraging in times of distress. In this example, Christa repited positive affirmations to herself, to redirect her thoughts into a more positive perspective and raise her self-esteem.