Researchers Generally Conceive of "Self-Esteem" as How You Feel About

question 52

Multiple Choice

Researchers generally conceive of "self-esteem" as how you feel about yourself. They distinguish this from "self- concept," which is

• A) what others think about you.
• B) the kind of person you believe yourself to be.
• C) what psychologists can determine empirically through personality tests.
• D) the unconscious view you hold of yourself.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-Developmental Theory

A theory of psychological development that emphasizes the growth and changes in how people think over time, including understanding the nature of intelligence.

Social-Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observation and imitation of others, rather than through direct experience.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development, originated by Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts.

Observational Theory

A framework suggesting that learning occurs through observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.