Kate is caring for Nancy, a 34-year-old abused woman, who was admitted to the hospital with multiple rib fractures that she received from her partner. Nancy states, "I don't blame Mike for what he did to me; I can be so stupid sometimes
" Kate recognizes this statement as a manifestation of which of the following? A. Body image disturbance
B. Low self-esteem
C. Cultural differences
D. Sexual orientation
B
Self-concept is your view of who you are. It is a combination of unconscious and conscious thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions. Self-concept, or how you think about yourself, directly affects your self-esteem, or how you feel about yourself.
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