Describe Crocker and Wolfe's Contingencies of Self-Worth Account of Self-Esteem

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Essay

Describe Crocker and Wolfe's contingencies of self-worth account of self-esteem and Leary's sociometer hypothesis. According to each theory, what is the source of an individual's level of self-esteem?

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Bypasses

Routes that are taken to avoid something or to ease congestion; in a metaphorical sense, can refer to methods used to circumvent problems or challenges.

Smell

The sense that enables the detection of odors, which is mediated by the olfactory system.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.