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Understanding Self as Cognitive Construct by Anna Rose T. Marcelino is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The self is a cognitive construct that is formed through our thoughts and influenced by social interactions. There are various theories about the nature of the self, including that it has private and public aspects, and is composed of our actual, ideal, and ought selves. We develop our sense of self through social comparison, evaluating ourselves against others, and sometimes in unhealthy ways such as narcissism when the goal is to excessively boost self-esteem.
- Author
- Anna Rose T. Marcelino
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- EN