Vocabulary DevelopmentI. Scan th

Vocabulary DevelopmentI. Scan the following passage and find the words or phrases that have roughly the same meanings as those given.In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives. For instance, people who have a positive sense of self-worth or self-esteem usually act with confidence. They do not need constant praise and encouragement from others to feel good. Self-confident people are their own best friends. They are not affected by what others think they should do. People with self-esteem are not hurt by criticism; instead, they view criticism as suggestion for improvement. In contrast, shy people are likely to be sensitive and easily influenced by others.5. belief in one's own abilities ______
【正确答案】：confidence
【题目解析】：P337