“Violence appears to be most commonly a result of threatened egotism -- that is, highly favorable views of self that are disputed by some person or circumstance. ... violence is perpetrated by a small subset of people with favorable views of themselves. ... Viewed in this light, the societal pursuit of high self-esteem for everyone may literally end up doing considerable harm.”
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Roy Baumeister
Roy Baumeister is a renowned psychologist known for his research in self-control, willpower, self-regulation, and self-efficacy. His work has had a profound impact on understanding the psychological foundations of human behavior. more
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