Margolis, in anticipating his next public speaking assignment, thinks that while he may not

be the most skilled speaker, he is intelligent, he knows how to research a topic, and if he spends
some time practicing he ought to be able to get at least

a "C". Margolis is most likely engaging in
which technique for improving self-esteem?
A) avoiding comparisons
B) reframing
C) self-talk
D) visualization

C