Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Practice Test

What is a consequence of the emotional abuse known as "rejecting"?

1. Increased academic performance

2. Lower self-esteem

3. Improved family relations

4. Resistance to authority

The correct answer is: Lower self-esteem

The correct choice highlights a significant consequence of emotional abuse, specifically the form referred to as "rejecting." This behavior often leads to a decline in an individual’s self-worth and self-confidence, resulting in lower self-esteem. When individuals experience rejection, they may internalize negative messages about themselves, believing they are unworthy of love or acceptance. This internalization can impair their ability to view themselves positively, which can have lasting effects on their mental health and overall well-being. While increased academic performance and improved family relations suggest positive outcomes, they are not typically associated with emotional abuse. In fact, rejection can undermine support systems, thus adversely impacting academic and relational success. Although resistance to authority might occur, it is not a direct consequence of rejecting in the same fundamental way that lowered self-esteem is.