According to the Contingencies of the Self-Worth Account of Self-Esteem

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the contingencies of the self-worth account of self-esteem (Crocker and Wolfe, 2001) , a person's self-evaluations

• A) are stable across situations and time.
• B) depend on success and failure in various life domains.
• C) are learned through principles of classical conditioning.
• D) are a direct result of parenting styles.

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Definitions:

Bad Faith

A term in existentialist philosophy where one denies their true self or nature, often out of self-deception or conforming to social norms.

Self-Determination Theory

A psychological theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivations in personal growth and behavioral self-regulation.

Mindfulness

In positive psychology, the idea that one should be consciously aware of and in control of every moment of your subjective experience.

Flow

The totally absorbing experience of engaging in an activity that is valuable for its own sake. In flow, mood is slightly elevated and time seems to pass quickly.