A school counsellor is planning ways to foster positive self-esteem in Class 9 students. Which of the following statements about such a plan are correct?
(A) Establishing a trustful communication with the students helps to foster positive self-esteem.
(B) Accentuating positive life experiences is mainly meant to develop physical, social and vocational skills.
(C) Having a positive self-esteem helps students to cope adequately in face of distress.
(D) Goals for the students should be specific, measurable, achievable and relevant, with no fixed time frame.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A and C only
(A) Establishing a trustful communication with the students helps to foster positive self-esteem. — Correct. Establishing a trustful communication is one of the approaches for fostering positive self-esteem. A student who trusts the counsellor shares problems early.
(B) Accentuating positive life experiences is mainly meant to develop physical, social and vocational skills. — Incorrect. Accentuating positive life experiences develops a positive identity and increases confidence in self. Developing physical, social and vocational skills is a separate approach.
(C) Having a positive self-esteem helps students to cope adequately in face of distress. — Correct. A positive self-esteem is important in distress and helps in coping adequately.
(D) Goals for the students should be specific, measurable, achievable and relevant, with no fixed time frame. — Incorrect. Goals must also be completed within a relevant time frame. A goal with no time limit is not a well-set goal.
NCERT (2026-27): “Bipolar and Related Disorders … “• accentuating positive life experiences to develop positive identity. This increases confidence in self.” “• providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills.” “• establishing a trustful communication.” “• goals for the students should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, to be completed within a relevant time frame.” |