16 Questions
According to Branden, how does he define self-esteem?
Value judgment based on estimation
What was Ayn Rand's view on self-esteem?
Reliance on one's power to think
How did Sigelman define self-esteem?
Evaluation of one's worth as a person
In the 15th century, what was the primary focus of the term 'esteem'?
'Fair' estimated monetary appraisal
What was essential for objects in the European marketplace according to historical context?
'High' evaluation based on worth over value
What is the key concept behind Branden's definition of self-esteem?
Personal estimation without external influences
What is the core of one's self-identity?
Character
Which dimension of self-identity arises from the work one puts into a specific field or role?
Self-image
What contributes to the exterior of self-identity according to the text?
Personality
What leads individuals with low self-esteem to engage in 'self-selling'?
Borrowing group's identity
Which component of self-identity is influenced by monitored feedback from interactions with others?
Personality
What does one's self-image primarily assess?
Body image and physical appearance
Which component of self-identity results from the interaction of character and feedback from experiences with others?
Personality
'Borrowing' a group's identity is associated with what aspect of self-esteem?
'Self-selling'
'Shadow' of a group's presumed higher self-esteem is maintained to feel superior to whom?
'Scapegoats'
The top system of values helps individuals in which aspect of life, according to the text?
Making life-shaping decisions
Test your knowledge on self-esteem and the development of a personal value system. Explore how self-esteem influences one's actions, reactions, successes, and failures in life.
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