Self-Esteem is best described as which concept?

• A. Overall judgment and attitude of self-worth
• B. The belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals
• C. The extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them
• D. The tendency toward negative emotions

Answer: (A)

Self-esteem is the overall judgment and attitude you hold about your own worth as a person. It’s a global sense of value, not tied to any specific skill or situation. The belief in your ability to complete tasks and reach goals describes self-efficacy, while the belief that you can control events describes your locus of control. A tendency toward negative emotions reflects mood or affect rather than self-worth. So the best description is the global sense of self-worth.