Describe How Parents and Peers Can Influence Self-Esteem in Children

question 114

Essay

Describe how parents and peers can influence self-esteem in children and adolescents.

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Definitions:

Ego Perception

An individual's awareness and understanding of their ego, which in psychoanalytic theory, refers to the conscious, rational part of the psyche.

Learned Responses

Behaviors that individuals acquire through conditioning or experience, as opposed to innate reflexes or instincts.

Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology suggesting that motivations in an adult's life can become independent of their origins and exist for their own sake.

Addictions

Compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences, often leading to a loss of control over the behavior.