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EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE

By N., Sam M.S.

The role that an attitude plays in maintaining and enhancing our self esteem.

EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE: "Ego-defensive function of an attitude deals with the role the attitude has in our self esteem."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "EGO-DEFENSIVE FUNCTION OF AN ATTITUDE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/ego-defensive-function-of-an-attitude/ (accessed March 29, 2023).
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