Your Textbook Points Out That the Greatest Enhancement to Self-Esteem

question 67

Multiple Choice

Your textbook points out that the greatest enhancement to self-esteem is probably

• A) comparing yourself with famous public figures.
• B) recognizing the destructive potential of negative self-talk.
• C) changing your goals to lower standards.
• D) acceptance and genuine affection from others.

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Definitions:

Reference Groups

Groups that individuals compare themselves to for self-evaluation or for guiding their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Standards

Established rules, benchmarks, or principles used as a basis for comparison or measurement to ensure consistency and quality in products, services, and behaviors.

Qualities We Aspire

Refers to the characteristics or attributes individuals or societies strive to develop or achieve.

Reference Group

A reference group is a social group that an individual uses as a standard for evaluating their own behavior, values, and attitudes.