Self-Esteem Refers to an Individual's

question 73

Multiple Choice

Self-esteem refers to an individual's:

• A)global self-evaluation
• B)inborn drive to succeed
• C)objectively defined strengths and abilities
• D)self-assessed level of competence
• E)sense of control over his or her environment

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Definitions:

Attachment Styles

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one displays in interpersonal relationships, influenced by early interactions with caregivers.

Secure, Dismissing, And Preoccupied

Terms used in attachment theory to describe different patterns of attachment in adults: secure (comfortable with intimacy), dismissing (avoidant of closeness), and preoccupied (anxious about relationships).

Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) Theory

A psychological theory explaining how individuals maintain or enhance their self-esteem through comparison with others, especially within close relationships.

Newcomb (1960)

Refers to Theodore Newcomb's study on balance theory and the psychology of interpersonal relations, particularly focusing on how people adjust their attitudes to maintain consistency in their social networks.