self-perception

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Recent Examples of self-perception Early experiences and parenting styles can also shape a child’s self-perception and emotional health. Matt Villano, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025 Mercury in Pisces square to Jupiter in Gemini on February 20: Release outdated self-perceptions. Colin Bedell, Them, 13 Feb. 2025 Because of this, the feedback received from others helps shape our self-perception. Allie Volpe, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025 Not only that, but the vast majority have also been subjected to the misguided self-perceptions of a tiny minority. Azhar Fateh, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-perception
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Noun
  • This defensive response often stems from the transgressor feeling that offering a sincere apology would undermine their self-image or sense of pride.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Bandura’s research showed that people tend to reframe or rationalize their actions to protect their self-image, even when the facts suggest otherwise.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Over a series of four experiments testing self-esteem and self-concept clarity, researchers determined that individuals with low self-esteem had less clarity and certainty in their self-concept, which led to unstable and inconsistent confidence.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • As highlighted in a Harvard Business Review article, working through a professional identity crisis involves redefining your self-concept and aligning it with your aspirations.
    Carrie Anne Yu, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

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