Rosenberg self esteem scale

Teens should view risky behavior as dangerous and should be cautious when choosing a risk because the effect could be perilous. In the article, “The Teenage Brain,” it talks about the ventral striatum, often referred to as the ‘reward center’ of the brain by stating that the region can drive us to repeat behaviors that provide a reward, such as money and treats.” The ventral system can be dangerous because a teen could be taking a risk that they know is unacceptable, but the ventral system will…

Humanity is something that can either boost us to make us feel good about ourselves or it can make us forebode. Humanity is a very strange thing in this world because you see bullying and homeless or thieves and then you see people who have better lives and are too good or too stubborn to stop and help the people in need. A lot of people feel that humanity is something that needs to be helped because people deserve to be happy to, even the homeless. One example of humanity is autistic people.…

Fat, it is a word we all know very well. It is a simple word; however its definition is complex. In today’s society “fat” is used in an extremely negative connotation. We criticize and fat shame individuals who do not fit the ideal body type. Recently, in a video titled “Dear Fat People”, so-called comedian, Nicole Arbour argues that obese people should be fat shamed because they choose to be that way. According to her logic, if we make them feel bad about themselves, they will surely be…

you're good at, the value you provide, and acting in a way that conveys that to others. Contrast this with arrogance which typically involves believing you are better in a particular area than you are, or low self-esteem which involves believing you're less valuable than you think. The closer your self-assessment is to that reality in the middle, and the more you behave accordingly, the closer you are to displaying healthy confidence. Why does this definition matter? Because if you want to raise…

grandparents, or a coach said something to me stereotyping me. But just because it does not affect me doesn’t mean that it won’t affect other people. Stereotyping/Judging is really a terrible thing on this planet. It can lower a person's self-esteem causing depression, self-harm and even suicide. As sad as it is it exists, and it really does suck. The way people see me can vary from person to person but I put together a pretty accurate list, in my opinion, for you. I think people see me as a…

Flint, Michigan: A River of Lies We live in a world full of fake. Women pose fake images of themselves when they wear makeup, dye their hair, or wear fake nails. This fakeness can pose as a way to make women feel better about themselves and pose as harmless to everyone around them. However, other forms of fakeness can produce extremely harmful effects on people and led to huge problems. When the government qualifies something as “safe,” the people trust the government. The public can follow…

When one thinks of a hero they normally imagine a famous athlete or a movie star, but it’s not always about one’s popularity, it can also be because of how they help society. A hero is a person or protagonist included in a literary work who, when put in front of danger withstands adversity by being brave and resourceful, often sacrificing their well-being for the good of their people. Overcoming obstacles may be one of the biggest difficulties that people face, just because of the fact that many…

High school is something that can relate to almost any topic because of the drama of relationships and betrayal of friends. Everyday we hear of fights and arguments between people who have been friends their whole lives, but what causes these to happen. The answer is deceitful appearances. The truth is, it's impossible to avoid deceiving because it is a part of human nature. Some do it for greed or power, and others do it just for personal gain, but we all deceive. Even though some people want…

Childhood is a time of rapid cognitive development and self identification. In the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club, there are five very different main characters all serving a full saturday together while stuck in detention. Each individual is at a separate stage in their development and finding their own identities. There is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal as perceived by the general population. Claire, the Princess, and Bender, the criminal, each go through…

Not Finding Yourself at the Age of Thirty-Four is a Disgrace! Millions of people live ordinary life. These people, not marked with any advantages during their lifetime, struggle with daily challenges trying to survive in the world where money rules. However, it is hard to say that they are all unhappy because they all have different values and morals in their lives. The meaning of the happiness has its own face for every individual. For example, the birth of another baby in the family with low…