Low self-esteem
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Again this week in class our discussion is on self esteem.
What would the trait theories postulate about people with low self-esteem?
How would the trait-theory perspective describe low self-esteem in the words of one of its theoretical models?
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Trait theorists would postulate that low self-esteem is probably caused by the combination of two basic traits that comprise the Big Five model of basic traits: neuroticism, which is described by the level of tenseness, nervousness, instability, disconnectedness, and high emotionality; and introversion- which is described by timidness, low energy, lack of adventurousness, unassertiveness and quietness. The combination of neuroticism and introversion ...
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