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Myth: Low Self-Esteem Is A Major Cause of Psychological Problems
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Myth: Low Self Esteem IS a Major Cause of Psychological Problems
By: Logan Koch
Example of Myth
Myth
Low self-esteem causes violence
Columbine shooting 1999-A high school shooting in which two teenage students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, strolled calmly in Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado and slaughtered 12 students and a teacher before killing themselves.
Explanation
Why it's a myth
low self-esteem is not strongly linked to psychological disorders, but rather high self-esteem, narcissism, is linked to being more prone to violence.
Low Self-Esteem
People said the shootings were due to the shooters having low self-esteem, however, a diary entry revealed he was a narccisist and thought very highly of himself.
Continued...
Definition
- Psychological Issue-A mental disorder that occurs in a individual
- Low Self-Esteem-A feeling of discouragement about himself/herself. Often comparing to others,
Effects of Low Self-Esteem
Physical Effects
- Cause you to spend too much time at work
- No dopamine can make a person feel sluggish
- Have a loss in memory
- Difficulty solving problems
- Can affect blood sugar and lead to wait gain
Mental Effects
Need these levels before having self esteem
Conclusion
- Low self-esteem comes from many different places and situations including psychological problems
- However, Low Self-Esteem can be the result of psychological problems. NOT THE CAUSE!
Work cited
Work Cited
https://psychologymyths.weebly.com/is-low-self-esteem-a-major-cause-of-psychological-issues.html#:~:text=Despite%20popular%20belief%2C%20low%20self-esteem%20is%20not%20a,opinion%20that%20low%20self-esteem%20is%20a%20bad%20trait.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/having-sex-wanting-intimacy/201906/4-myths-about-self-esteem