A school counsellor wants to foster positive self-esteem in a group of Class 9 students who are facing distress. She plans the following steps:
(A) Accentuating positive life experiences so that the students develop a positive identity.
(B) Providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills.
(C) Establishing a trustful communication with the students.
(D) Setting goals for the students that are broad and open, with no fixed time frame.
How many of these steps are useful approaches for fostering positive self-esteem?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Only three
(A) Accentuating positive life experiences so that the students develop a positive identity. — Correct. Positive life experiences build a positive identity and increase confidence in self.
(B) Providing opportunities for development of physical, social and vocational skills. — Correct. Physical, social and vocational skills give the child a sense of ability.
(C) Establishing a trustful communication with the students. — Correct. Trustful communication is one of the approaches listed.
(D) Setting goals for the students that are broad and open, with no fixed time frame. — Incorrect. Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and completed within a relevant time frame.
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.” |