Ernie views himself as a very tall person. In fact, he sees himself as so much taller than others that he believes he is abnormal. As a result, he is embarrassed of his height, and evaluates it as a bad aspect of himself. Ernie's negative evaluation of his self-worth or value, in light of his height, reflects his:
A) self-esteem
B) self-concept
C) self-awareness
D) self-monitoring

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Ernie's negative evaluation of his height reflects his self-esteem, which is his overall evaluation of his own worth as a person. Self-concept refers to the beliefs and attitudes one holds about oneself, and while Ernie's belief about his height is a part of his self-concept, it does not accurately reflect his actual height. Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, but does not directly relate to Ernie's negative evaluation of his height. Self-monitoring refers to an individual's ability to regulate their behaviors and actions in social situations, and again, is not directly related to Ernie's negative evaluation of his height.

Ernie Views Himself as a Very Tall Person