There’s a host of ways in which self-enhancement can be studied, and the most prominent is to look for the Better-Than-Average Effect as the footprint of the self-enhancing mind.

Self-enhancement can also lead to overclaiming valued personality traits. That is, people may overclaim how much they possess traits that they regard as personally important.

Connelly says self-enhancement does happen in self-reporting, but that it can be explained by individual differences. In other words, it's the exception rather than the rule.

Although the question of self-knowledge and self-enhancement has always fascinated the human mind and despite the great value that is placed on correct self-views (“know thyself”), there is still ...

Although the question of self-knowledge and self-enhancement has always fascinated the human mind and despite the great value that is placed on correct self-views (“know thyself”), there is still ...

Self Enhancement, Inc. director of development Anthony De. It's a local organization supporting at-risk families and helping children reach their full potential.

Whereas self-enhancement regarding social traits — such as sociability or warmth — could be entirely explained by the component of their model based on uncertain inference, moral self ...

Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts credits Portland's Self Enhancement Inc., and quotes its founder, Tony Hopson Sr., in his latest column on the most effective ways to help kids at risk. The ...

Self Enhancement, Inc (SEI) is dedicated to guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential. Working with schools, families, and partner community organizations, SEI provides support ...