A Major Way in Which We Construct a Sense of Self-Worth

question 9

Essay

A major way in which we construct a sense of self-worth is to compare ourselves to our peers to see if we perform better or worse than they do in a variety of areas. What intellectual capabilities would promote this kind of social comparison and where in Piaget's stages of intellectual development could we expect these capabilities to blossom?

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Definitions:

Evaluations

The process of assessing or judging the value, performance, or significance of something or someone based on set criteria.

Affective States

Emotional conditions or feelings that can affect perceptions, judgments, and behaviors.

Arousal

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity or awareness, often induced by stimuli or situations.

Guilt

A psychological state that arises from the realization of causing harm or failing to meet moral standards.