Question

The attributes, abilities, attitudes, and values that we believe define ourselves comprise our __________, whereas the judgments we make about our worth and the feelings associated with those judgments are our __________.

Answer 1

The correct answers are self-concept: self-esteem.

Answer 1: Self-concept refers to our perceptions, beliefs, attitudes about ourselves and the way in which we define our selves based on our attributes and abilities. For instance, you might consider yourself as either smart, dumb, lazy, competent, lovable, beautiful or ugly. These are beliefs you have about yourself that in turn shape your self-esteem.

Answer 2: Self-esteem refers to the judgments we make about ourselves and how we feel as a result of these judgments. For instance, if you consider yourself smart, competent and lovable, you are likely to have positive self-esteem and feel good about yourself. On the other hand, if you consider yourself as lazy, dumb, ugly and unlovable you will likely have low self-esteem and feel negatively towards yourself.