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  2. Neural basis of self - Wikipedia

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    The neural basis of self is the idea of using modern concepts of neuroscience to describe and understand the biological processes that underlie humans' perception of self-understanding. The neural basis of self is closely related to the psychology of self with a deeper foundation in neurobiology .

  3. Body cathexis - Wikipedia

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    Body cathexis is defined as the degree of satisfaction or dissatisfaction one feels towards various parts and aspects of their own body. [1] This evaluative dimension of body image is dependent on a person's investment of mental and emotional energy in body size, parts, shape, processes, and functions, and is integral to one's sense of self-concept. [2]

  4. History of beliefs about the human body - Wikipedia

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    The Yellow Emperor's Body is a term derived from the references to the Yellow Emperor within the Ancient Chinese book, the "book of change". [17] The Term describes the references to both the physical body that can be touched, felt, and interact with the physical world, but also the sense of person and self that the body.

  5. Introspection - Wikipedia

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    Introspection is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings. [1] In psychology, the process of introspection relies on the observation of one's mental state, while in a spiritual context it may refer to the examination of one's soul. [2]

  6. Self-awareness - Wikipedia

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    In philosophy of self, self-awareness is the experience of one's own personality or individuality. [1] It is not to be confused with consciousness in the sense of qualia . While consciousness is being aware of one's body and environment, self-awareness is the recognition of that consciousness . [ 2 ]

  7. The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - Wikipedia

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    In 1961, Goffman received the American Sociological Association's MacIver award for The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. [3] Philosopher Helmut R. Wagner called the book "by far" Goffman's best book and "a still unsurpassed study of the management of impressions in face-to-face encounters, a form of not uncommon manipulation." [2]

  8. Philosophy of self - Wikipedia

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    The philosophy of self examines the idea of the self at a conceptual level. Many different ideas on what constitutes self have been proposed, including the self being an activity, the self being independent of the senses, the bundle theory of the self, the self as a narrative center of gravity, and the self as a linguistic or social construct rather than a physical entity.

  9. Self-esteem - Wikipedia

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    The benefits of high self-esteem are thought to include improved mental and physical health, and less anti-social behavior [7] while drawbacks of low self-esteem have been found to be anxiety, loneliness, and increased vulnerability to substance abuse. [8] Self-esteem can apply to a specific attribute or globally.