self-perception
UK/,selfpə'sepʃən/US
Definitions
n.
The way one views one's own character, abilities, and worth
自我认知，自我感知
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedself-self, own
+
perceptionthrough, thoroughly
=self-perception
self- (oneself) + perception (how you take something in) = "how you take in / view yourself." Transparent compound used in psychology.
Common Collocations
- 1.distorted self-perception扭曲的自我认知
- 2.positive self-perception积极的自我认知
- 3.[self-perception bias]自我认知偏差
- 4.shape one's self-perception塑造自我认知
Example Sentences
- 1.
Therapy helped her rebuild a healthier self-perception.
- 2.
Praise in childhood shapes lasting self-perception.