girl looking in mirror
Chapter Outline

   In this chapter, you will study:
  • Personality and Mental Health
  • Theories of Personality
  • Self-Esteem
  • Expressing Emotions

Chapter Overview

When you look in a mirror, are you happy with what you see? Self-esteem contributes to success in life, but many teenagers—even those who are smart, talented, popular, and good-looking—sometimes find it tough to maintain a positive self-image. Now researchers think that how we see ourselves and others may be partly dependent on our basic personality. In this Web activity, you can take a test that claims to evaluate your personality.