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Self-esteem is positive when
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one feels capable, worthwhile, and competent
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Considering the relationship between a person's _ _ and his/her _ self can enhance understanding self esteem
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self-concept; ideal
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The ideal self consists of
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the aspirations, goals, values, and standards of behavior that a person considers ideal and strives to attain
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A person whose self-concept comes close to matching the ideal self has _ self-esteem; whereas a person whose self-concept varies widely from the ideal self suffers from _ self-esteem
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high; low
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Common stressors that influence self-concept: Body Image
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Stroke, Blindness, Colostomy, Anorexia Nervosa, Arthritis, Incontinence, Obesity, MS, Amputation, Scarring, Aging, Pregnancy, Mastectomy, Rape, Assault
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Common stressors that influence self-concept: Idenity
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Job loss, Divorce, Neglect, Rape, Assault, Dependency on others, Sexuality concerns, Repeated failures, Societal attitudes, Conflict with others
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Common stressors that influence self-concept: Role Performance
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Inability to balance career and family; Physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits preventing role assumption, Loss of satisfying role, Transition from school to work setting, Promotion or demotion, Changing work environment, Empty nest, Assuming responsibility for aging parent
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What age group is more vulnerable to identity stressors?
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adolescence
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Identity confusion
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results when people do not maintain a clear, consistent, and continuous consciousness of personal identity. It may occur at any stage of life.
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Developmental Markers such as _, _, _, and _, may affect identity
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the initiation of puberty, menopause, retirement, and decreasing physical abilities
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Role conflict
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results when a person is required to simultaneously assume two or more roles that are inconsistent, contradictory, or mutually exclusive
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Example of role conflict
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when a middle-age woman with teenage children assumes responsiblity for the care of her older parents, conflicts may arise in relation to being both a parent to her children and the child of her parents
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Sick role
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involves the expectations of others and society regarding how one should behave when sick
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Role ambiguity
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involves unclear role expectations. Is common in the adolescence years.
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Role strain
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blends role conflict and role ambiguity. May be expressed as a feeling of frustration when a person feels inadequate or feels unsuited to a role
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Role overload
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involves having more roles or responsibilities within a role than are manageable
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Individuals with _ self-esteem are generally _ resilient and are _ able to cope with demands and stressors than those with _ self-esteem
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high; more; better; low
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Low self-worth can contribute to
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feeling unfulfilled and misunderstood and can result in depression and unremitting uneasiness or anxiety
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Self-esteem stressors in the developmental years are
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inability to meet parental expectations, harsh criticism, inconsistent discipline, and unresolved sibling rivalry
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