Foralongtimepeoplehavebelievedthathighself-esteem(自尊)isthekeytosuccess.Howevernewresearchshowsthatfocusingjustonbuildingself-esteemmaynotbehelpful.Insomecaseshavinghighself-esteemcanbringbadresultsif

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For a long time people have believed that high self-esteem (自尊) is the key to success. However new research shows that focusing just on building self-esteem may not be helpful. In some cases having high self-esteem can bring bad results if it makes you less likeable or more upset when you fail at something.

"Forget about self-esteem " says one of the psychologists involved in the new research. "It's not the most important thing."

This idea may sound a bit strange to you because studies also show that people with high self-esteem are less likely to be anxious shy or lonely than those with low self-esteem. In short to feel good does you good.

But after reviewing about 18 000 studies on self-esteem Roy Baumeister a psychologist at Florida State University has found that building up your self-esteem will not necessarily make you a better person. He believes that violent and evil people often have the highest self-esteem of all. He also said "There's no evidence that kids with high self-esteem do better in school."

All types of people have problems. "People with high self-esteem can have big egos(自我) that can make them less likeable to their peers " said Kathleen Vohs a psychology professor at Columbia University. "People with high self-esteem tend to (趋向于) think more of themselves " Vohs says. People with low self-esteem are more likely to rely on their friends when they need help.

Researchers say it is best to listen to and support other people. Find positive ways to contribute to society. If you fail at something try to learn from the experience. The best therapy(药方) as they suggest is to recognize your faults accept yourself understand your weaknesses and then do something about them.

64. What's the passage mainly about?

A. High self-esteem is the key to success.

B. New research shows that high self-esteem may not be helpful.

C. New research shows that high self-esteem can only bring bad results.

D. People with high self-esteem are less likeable.

65. What does the underlined part "a better person" probably mean?

A. A person who is friendly and kind.

B. A person who is successful and wealthy.

C. A person who is successful and brave.

D. A person who is helpful and supportive.

66. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People used to think that high self-esteem led to success.

B. According to the psychologists in the passage high self-esteem is more negative than positive.

C. People with low self-esteem are less likely to depend on their friends.

D. People with high self-esteem tend to be prouder.

67. What's the author's attitude towards high self-esteem ?

A. Objective.           B. Subjective.      C. Neutral.              D. Indifferent.

Answer 1

BACA