Attitudes toward levels of self-esteem have changed over the decades. During which decade did self-esteem come to be seen as a uniformly positive trait?
A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s

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During the 1980s, self-esteem became widely viewed as a uniformly positive trait, with many popular books and articles promoting the importance of high self-esteem. This shift in attitude towards self-esteem was influenced by the self-help movement, as well as by research that linked high self-esteem to better mental and physical health, as well as greater success in various domains of life.

Attitudes Toward Levels of Self-Esteem Have Changed Over the Decades