the behaviour we use so that we avoid losing self-esteem or the affecting the esteem of other people.
SELF-PROTECTION: "Self-protection sees us avoid risks and is often contrasted with self-enhancement."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SELF-PROTECTION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/self-protection/ (accessed March 20, 2023).
