Compare the Self-Esteem Approach and the Social Cognition Approach in Terms

question 27

Essay

Compare the self-esteem approach and the social cognition approach in terms of the motivations assumed to underlie human behavior.

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Definitions:

Psychological Egoism

The theory that suggests that all human actions are motivated by self-interest, even when appearing to be altruistic.

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy arguing that individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this is the foundation of morality.

Ought

expresses duty, correctness, or advisability, typically concerning moral obligation or desirable actions.

Sociological

Pertains to the study of social behavior, organization, and the structure of society.