Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How is self-concept related to self-esteem?

Self-concept is how we interpret our thoughts and self-esteem is how we view our own worth

Self-concept is how we view our own worth and self-esteem is how we interpret our thoughts

Self-concept and self-esteem are both important components of our self-perception. Self-concept refers to our overall understanding of ourselves, including our thoughts, beliefs, and characteristics. On the other hand, self-esteem is our evaluation of our self-worth and value as individuals. This makes option B the correct answer because it reflects the relationship between self-concept and self-esteem accurately. The other options may seem plausible at first, but they mix up the definitions of self-concept and self-esteem. In option A, self-concept is incorrectly defined as how we interpret our thoughts, and self-esteem is incorrectly defined as how we view our own worth. In option C, self-concept is incorrectly defined as how we judge our successes, and self-esteem is incorrectly defined as how we evaluate our relationships. In option D, both concepts are described incorrectly. Therefore, option B is the most accurate and

Self-concept is how we judge our successes and self-esteem is how we evaluate our relationships

Self-concept is how we evaluate our relationships and self-esteem is how we judge our successes

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