Humanities Homework Help

1) As a society, do you think we need to re-think the concept of self-esteem? That is, has the self-esteem movement (which pushes for enhancing self-esteem in order to improve human development) caused unintended harm? Or is it justified in its goals to maintain and improve positive human development?

2) In chapter 4 (Social Cognition) of our textbook, the authors outline how misleading first-hand information can lead to Pluralistic Ignorance and The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. Describe at least one experience that you have experienced with each of these concepts. The examples can be things that happened to you, or you have seen, heard, or read about.