Researchers generally conceive of "self-esteem" as how you feel about yourself. They distinguish this from "self- concept," which is

A) what others think about you.
B) the kind of person you believe yourself to be.
C) what psychologists can determine empirically through personality tests.
D) the unconscious view you hold of yourself.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as an emotional state.

Self-Concept

An individual's awareness and understanding of who they are, as reflected in their beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions about themselves.

Personality Tests

Assessments designed to measure and evaluate individual personality traits and characteristics.