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Chapter 3 Vocabulary
Self-Esteem and Mental Health
Term | Definition |
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Aggressive | Hostile and unfriendly in the way one expresses oneself. |
Assertive | Direct and respectful in the way one expresses oneself. |
Defense Mechanism | An unconscious behavior that is used to avoid experiencing unpleasant emotions. |
Emotion | The feeling that is produced in response to life experiences. |
Empathy | The ability to understand another person's feelings, behaviors, and attitudes. |
Integrity | The characteristic of doing what one knows is right. |
Depression | Sadness and hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities. |
Mental Health | The state of mental well-being in which one can cope with the demands of daily life. |
Mental Disorder | An illness that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. |
Passive | Not offering opposition when challenged or pressured. |
Self Actualization | The achievement of the best that a person can be. |
Self-Concept | A measure of how one views oneself. |
Self-Esteem | A measure of how much one values, respects, and feels confident about oneself. |
Symptom | A change that a person notices in his or her body or mind and that is caused by a disease or disorder. |