Understanding Self-Esteem

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What type of self-esteem measurement is based on subjective statements about oneself?

  • Social comparison
  • Implicit measurement
  • Behavioral observation
  • Explicit measurement (correct)

How is implicit self-esteem typically assessed?

  • By tracking emotional responses to words (correct)
  • Through surveys
  • Via peer feedback
  • By analyzing social media use

Which of the following best defines explicit self-esteem?

  • Automatic evaluations based on experiences
  • Judgments made based on self-reflection (correct)
  • Responses influenced by peers' opinions
  • Unconscious associations with self-concept

Implicit self-esteem can be influenced by which of the following?

<p>Cultural stereotypes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of self-esteem assessment focuses on how we think about ourselves rather than what we say?

<p>Implicit assessments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-esteem primarily defined as?

<p>Your evaluation of your own worth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes positive self-esteem?

<p>Feeling accepted by others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes negative self-esteem?

<p>Feeling distraught or unaccepted by others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two aspects are involved in self-esteem?

<p>How we value ourselves and how others value us (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about self-esteem is correct?

<p>It can be either positive or negative. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Understanding Self-Esteem

  • Self-esteem is an individual's assessment of their own worth, which can be either positive or negative.
  • It encompasses personal value and self-perception, impacting mental well-being.

Positive and Negative Self-Esteem

  • Positive self-esteem is characterized by a favorable evaluation that aligns with personal standards and those of the surrounding community.
  • Negative self-esteem involves feelings of inadequacy and the perception of being unaccepted or undervalued by others.

Methods of Testing Self-Esteem

  • Explicit testing involves self-reported measures where individuals articulate their views on their worth.
  • Implicit testing assesses automatic responses, revealing subconscious associations with words that reflect their self-view, either positively or negatively.

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