Self-esteem
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| + | In [[psychology]], '''self-esteem''' reflects a [[person]]'s overall [[self]]-appraisal of their own worth. | ||
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| + | Self-esteem encompasses both beliefs (for example, "I am [[competent|competent/incompetent]]") and emotions (for example: [[triumph]]/[[despair]], [[pride]]/[[shame]]). Behavior may reflect self-esteem, in (for example: [[assertive]]ness/[[shyness|timorousness]], [[confidence]]/caution). | ||
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| + | Psychologists usually regard self-esteem as an enduring personality characteristic (trait self-esteem), though normal, short-term variations (state self-esteem) occur. | ||
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| + | Self-esteem can apply specifically to a particular dimension (for example: "I believe I am a good writer, and feel proud of that in particular") or have global extent (for example: "I believe I am a good person, and feel proud of myself in general"). | ||
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In psychology, self-esteem reflects a person's overall self-appraisal of their own worth.
Self-esteem encompasses both beliefs (for example, "I am competent/incompetent") and emotions (for example: triumph/despair, pride/shame). Behavior may reflect self-esteem, in (for example: assertiveness/timorousness, confidence/caution).
Psychologists usually regard self-esteem as an enduring personality characteristic (trait self-esteem), though normal, short-term variations (state self-esteem) occur.
Self-esteem can apply specifically to a particular dimension (for example: "I believe I am a good writer, and feel proud of that in particular") or have global extent (for example: "I believe I am a good person, and feel proud of myself in general").
