One’s description and evaluation of themselves, including psychological and physical traits, is known as:

• A. Self-Esteem
• B. Self-Concept
• C. Rorschach Inkblot Test
• D. Regression

Answer: (B)

Self-concept is the description and evaluation of oneself, including psychological traits (like being thoughtful or shy) and physical traits (appearance, health). It’s the mental picture we have of who we are—the beliefs we hold about our abilities, personality, and characteristics. This cognitive view is shaped by experiences, feedback from others, and social comparisons, and it influences how we think, feel, and behave in everyday life. It’s distinct from self-esteem, which is how we feel about our overall worth. The other terms in the list aren’t about this descriptive view: the Rorschach Inkblot Test is a projective assessment of personality, and regression is a defense mechanism that describes returning to earlier behaviors under stress.