When a Domain Is Important to an Adolescent Their Self-Esteem

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a domain is important to an adolescent their self-esteem will rise as long as ______.

• A) they evaluate themselves as lacking in that domain
• B) they evaluate themselves favorably in that domain
• C) they self-reflect on that domain
• D) learn conflict management in that domain

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Definitions:

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipations about the way things will or should be, often shaping behavior and perceptions.

Performance

A measurement of how effectively a task or activity is being accomplished.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A psychological phenomenon where a belief or expectation, whether correct or not, influences behavior in a way that causes the belief to become a reality.

Halo Effect

is a cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait leads to the unjustified favorable evaluation of other unrelated traits.