Self-Esteem and Self-Monitoring Self-esteem- individual's degree of liking or disliking themselves Self-monitoring -measures an individuals ability to adjust his or her behavior to external situational factors Dr. Jerry L. huxellDr. Jerry L. Huxell Self-Esteem and Self-Monitoring • Self-esteem – individual’s degree of liking or disliking themselves • Self-monitoring – measures an individual’s ability to adjust his or her behavior to external situational factors