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Low self-esteem can lead to deviant behavior in several ways. People with low self-esteem may feel hopeless, angry, and resentful which can cause them to act destructively to gain attention or approval since they feel they have nothing to lose. Additionally, Freud believed that excessive repression of anxieties and urges, as seen in poor parenting or dysfunctional families, could result in low self-esteem and deviant behavior. People with low self-esteem may form bad habits or live false lives to try to improve their self-image. While deviant behavior is wrong, people engaging in it due to low self-esteem feel helpless and are searching for the "right" solution. The key

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Chapter 11-UTS

Low self-esteem can lead to deviant behavior in several ways. People with low self-esteem may feel hopeless, angry, and resentful which can cause them to act destructively to gain attention or approval since they feel they have nothing to lose. Additionally, Freud believed that excessive repression of anxieties and urges, as seen in poor parenting or dysfunctional families, could result in low self-esteem and deviant behavior. People with low self-esteem may form bad habits or live false lives to try to improve their self-image. While deviant behavior is wrong, people engaging in it due to low self-esteem feel helpless and are searching for the "right" solution. The key

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Name: Lian Cabase Date: 12/16/22

Course & Year: BSEd Science 1 Score/Rating:

Chapter 11. Emotion: Nature and Management

CASE ANALYSIS: How does lose of self-esteem lead to deviant behavior

Low self-esteem can cause hopelessness and anger that is at least partially directed at oneself before
being directed outward. Additionally, misplaced resentment over not being accepted by others can
make some people destructive. The outcome might manifest as the underlying notion that any attention
is preferable to none at all or that, with nothing to lose, one might as well let go of all self-control and
act destructively. Or it might be suicidal, whether consciously or unconsciously. However, when a person
has low self-esteem, they will try anything to gain approval for themselves. It is to show them what they
are capable of. If a person is not good at one thing, they may try something completely different to
demonstrate their daring.

Freud thought that excessive repression was the root cause of psychological deviance. In this situation,
the ego tries to subtly suppress anxieties and urges so that we won't be aware of them. The ego has
failed in its job of serving as a check and balance that keeps us acting in accordance with societal norms
if it is in overdrive. Deviant behavior is frequently the result of poor parenting or a dysfunctional family
lifestyle, as is low self-esteem. When our self-esteem is damaged, we start to feel less proud of
ourselves, our value is diminished, and most frequently, we believe that we are not good enough. This
can result in the formation of bad habits like lying, getting angry, or leading a false life in order to
improve ourselves.Self-esteem calls for self-assurance and adherence to one's core principles. It's a
fundamental concept. And leading a happy life will be difficult if self-esteem is lacking.To increase our
self-esteem, we absolutely must practice self-love and self-acceptance.

It is a serious intellectual error from a karmic perspective. Regardless of how awful we may feel, we are
still accountable for our deeds. It is the responsibility of each individual to seek solutions, even when
they feel helpless. There must be a "right" somewhere because they know in their heart of hearts that
rebellious, deviant behavior is wrong and that what they are going through is not right. There is a
"right," and we must search for it. Even though it might be difficult and drawn out, it is there, and it is
our duty to seek it out rather than give in to evil.

However, many people with low self-esteem make the mistake of believing that they must "earn" the
right to think well of themselves. They believe, "first I must become good at something or accomplish
something. Then I can have good self-esteem. "That is not how it works. Self-esteem is what allows you
to fail and then pick yourself up and try again.When someone with high self-esteem fails at something,
they say to themselves, "wow, that didn't work. I sure messed that up! But I know I can get this. I just
need to try again." When a person with low self-esteem fails at something, he or she says to themselves,
"wow, that didn't work. I sure am a failure. What made me think a worthless piece of shit like me could
do that, anyway? This just proves what an incompetent loser I am. Serves me right, trying to do
something I'm obviously too stupid and worthless to do. I will always be a failure."We all begin by failing
at everything. "Sucking at everything" is the human default state. We stop sucking when we try
something over and over again, even if we keep failing, until we finally get it right.

My advice is to abandon the notion of self-esteem as the be-all and end-all of happiness and success.
Accept both your self-esteem and your self-doubt. Because self-esteem informs self-doubt and vice
versa. Finally, you don't need to boost your self-esteem. You must, however, use your self-doubt as a
guide. If you're not sure if you'll like something, chances are you will. If you are unsure whether your
abilities match a particular course of action, it may be worth reconsidering that course of action.
Nonetheless, the inverse is also true. If you are certain of what you want, you will pursue it without
hesitation. You will be successful if you know what you are good at. Just be yourself and love yourself.
Somehow, respect is one of the best way to know one's worth and to love as well as to be loved by
others.

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