| A | B |
|---|
| constructive criticism | nonhostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement |
| personality | a sense of characteristics that makes you unique |
| mental/emotional health | ability to accept yourself and others, manage emotions, and deal with the challenges of life |
| emotions | mental processes used to deal with stressful emotions and situations |
| defense mechanisms | mental processes used to deal with stressful emotions and situations |
| hostility | the intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior |
| empathy | the ability to understand how another person feels |
| personal identity | your sense of yourself as a unique individual |
| modeling | observing and learning behaviors of those around you |
| self-actualization | the striving to reach one's full potential |
| top of Maslow's pyrmid | reaching potential |
| homones | make emotions more intense during teen years |
| increase self-esteem by | taking pride in your strengths |
| guilt | can act as your conscience and motivate you to make some positive changes in your behavior |
| suppression | temporary escape from an unpleasant situation |
| family influences on personality include | heredity such as intellectual ability, artistic ability, athletic ability. Also serve as role models. |
