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

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

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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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Self -discovery refers to the act or process of achieving self-knowledge. Moreover, Self-discovery refers to an active approach to learning in which the child is encouraged to use his or her

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English: Self-Doubt / Deutsch: Selbstzweifel / Español: Duda de sí mismo / Português: Dúvida de si mesmo / Français: Doute de soi / Italiano: Dubbio su di sé

In the psychology context, Self-Doubt refers to a state of uncertainty or lack of confidence in one's abilities, decisions, or self-worth. It is a common psychological experience that can affect various aspects of life, including academic performance, career development, relationships, and personal growth. While some degree of self-doubt can be motivational and lead to self-improvement, persistent or excessive self-doubt may hinder individuals from achieving their full potential and negatively impact their mental health.

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Deutsch: Selbstwirksamkeit / Español: Autoeficacia / Português: Autoeficácia / Français: Efficacité personnelle / Italiano: Autoefficacia /

Self-efficacy refers to a sense that one is competent and effective, distinguished from self-esteem, one's sense of self worth and that one is capable of performing the behaviors that will produce desired outcomes in any particular situation.

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