Samantha is a college student who has just performed poorly on an examination. She talks to her friend about it, noting that she feels down and overall like a terrible student. Her friend tells her that she needs to care for herself by getting a pedicure and taking a long nap. Samantha's friend is advocating which of the following?

A. self-compassion
B. narcissism
C. self-esteem
D. self-efficacy


Answer: A

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