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academic self-concept  

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  • How do we view and develop an image of ourselves? Philosophers and social scientists have been exploring this question for centuries and have expounded on the development and importance of self-concept. Self-concept is people's perception of themselves that is formed through life experiences, and is both multifaceted and hierarchical. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Academic Self-Concept]

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