In which situation has the student turned self-esteem into excessive self-defense?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Treating every feedback as insult and avoiding improvement
Healthy self-esteem allows a person to accept useful criticism without feeling worthless. Treating every comment as an insult is defensive behaviour because it protects the ego but blocks learning. Options A, C, and D show openness and improvement, so B is the only example of excessive self-defense.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Treating every feedback as insult and avoiding improvement
Why is this the correct answer?
Healthy self-esteem allows a person to accept useful criticism without feeling worthless. Treating every comment as an insult is defensive behaviour because it protects the ego but blocks learning. Options A, C, and D show openness and improvement, so B is the only example of excessive self-defense.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Motivation and Emotion. Topic: Emotional Competence.
