10 Questions
According to the passage, what does the term 'self-esteem' refer to?
An individual's overall evaluation of their own worth or value
What is the primary focus of the 'above ground structure' that the passage mentions is not being addressed?
Theories and manifestations dealt with by most mental health specialists
What did Ayn Rand say self-esteem is related to?
Reliance on one's power to think
What is the 'common ground' definition of self-esteem that the passage attempts to locate?
An individual's overall evaluation of their own worth or value
What was the original meaning of the term 'esteem' when it entered the English language in the 15th century?
The evaluation ('to find the value of') of some object or person
What was an example of a 'high' evaluation of an object in the 15th century European marketplace?
A royal heirloom
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To explore the different definitions and historical origins of the term 'self-esteem'
According to the passage, what does Sigelman refer to self-esteem as?
An individual's overall evaluation of their own worth or value
What does the passage suggest is the reason why certain objects necessitated a 'high' evaluation in the 15th century European marketplace?
They had more worth than value
What does the passage suggest is the main issue with the existing definitions of self-esteem provided by various authors?
They do not match or align with each other
Explore the concept of self-esteem and how it impacts one's actions and reactions in life. Understand the process of comparing one's worth with external items to form a self-oriented system of values.
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