What Is Self-Esteem? What Purpose Does It Have and What

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Essay

What is self-esteem? What purpose does it have and what does it seem to predict? What is self-enhancement? Is there a difference between self-enhancement and self-esteem?

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Definitions:

Poor

Refers to individuals or communities lacking financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Richer

Having a greater amount of wealth, resources, or assets compared to a previous state or compared to other individuals or entities.

Relative and Absolute Terms

Concepts used to compare differences in terms of relationships or ratios (relative) and fixed values or units (absolute).

Social Security

A government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with dependent children.