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Behaviours Resulting from Unrealistic Concepts of Self

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Does an unrealistic or illusionary self concept lead to behaviors that are positive, negative, or both?

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A discussion regarding how an unrealistic or illusionary self-concept can lead to both postive and negative behaviors including personal experiences and examples. 149 words.

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Both unrealistic and illusionary self-concepts are not rooted in reality but are heavily rooted in emotional association with oneself. Having a high self-esteem is different than having a unrealistic or illusionary self-concept however. High self-esteem and self-confidence are often ...

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