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High Self-Esteem May Mask Defensiveness
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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 "We aren't suggesting there's something wrong with people when they want to feel good about themselves," the researchers wrote. "What we are saying is that when feeling good about themselves becomes a prime directive, for these people, excessive defensiveness and self-promotion are likely to follow, the self-esteem is likely to be fragile rather than secure, and any psychological benefits will be very limited."
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The American Psychological Association has more about self-esteem.
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-- Robert Preidt
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Last updated 4/30/2008
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SOURCE: University of Georgia, news release, April 28, 2008
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