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Self-confidence

Self -confidence is the confidence one has in oneself, one’s knowledge, and one’s abilities. It is the confidence of the type: "I can do this". " I have the ability to do this". Self-confidence is the one thing that is much more important than many other abilities and traits. If you do not have self-confidence, what you do will never become fruitful at all. The fruits of what you do without self-confidence are lost.

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Self-control

Deutsch: Selbstkontrolle / Español: autocontrol / Português: autocontrole / Français: maîtrise de soi / Italiano: autocontrollo

The self-control is shown with respect to choice between two rewards, selecting a larger later reward over a smaller sooner reward.

In the context of psychology, self-control refers to the ability of an individual to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses. As a facet of emotional intelligence, self-control is crucial for adaptive social interactions, achieving long-term goals, and maintaining personal well-being.

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Self-Criticism

Deutsch: Selbstkritik / Español: Autocrítica / Português: Autocrítica / Français: Auto-critique / Italiano: Autocritica

Self-criticism in psychology refers to the negative evaluation of oneself, often involving harsh judgments and a focus on perceived flaws, failures, or inadequacies. This internal dialogue can be a significant factor affecting mental health, contributing to issues such as low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. While some level of self-assessment is healthy for growth and learning, excessive self-criticism is detrimental and can impede personal development.

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Self-deception strategies

Self -deception strategies refer to the mental tricks people use to help themselves believe things that are false

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Self-defeating behavior

Self -defeating behavior refers to any action by which people bring failure, suffering, or misfortune on themselves. Moreover, Self-defeating behavior is a seemingly intentional acts that thwart a person's self-interest.

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Self-defeating Behaviors

Self -defeating Behaviors refer to the seemingly intentional acts that thwart a person's self-interest.

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Self-depreciation

Self -depreciation means devaluing oneself, one's body or part of it.

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Self-disclosure

Deutsch: Selbstoffenbarung / Español: Autorrevelación / Português: Auto-revelação / Français: Auto-divulgation / Italian: Auto-rivelazione

Self-disclosure refers to the process in which therapists or counselors discuss aspects of their own lives in Order to enhance therapeutic progress with clients.

Self-Disclosure in the psychology context refers to the act of revealing personal information about oneself to others. This can include thoughts, feelings, experiences, and beliefs. Self-disclosure is a key component of building and maintaining relationships and plays a crucial role in therapeutic settings.

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