Which of the following terms refers to an individual's overall sense of self-worth?
a. Self-concept
b. Body image
c. Self-esteem
d. Identification
C
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A Self-concept is the mental image that one has of oneself.
B Body image involves attitudes and feelings related to the body.
C Self-esteem is an individual's overall sense of self-worth or the emotional appraisal of self-concept.
D Identification is an individual's internalization of the beliefs, behaviours, and values of role models into a personal, unique expression of self.
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