Identify the case example that illustrates the concept of paradoxical self-esteem.
A) Anthony has high self-liking and high self-competence, despite very poor performance in school.
B) Marta, who is well-liked by her co-workers and successful in her job has high self-esteem.
C) Connie has been fired from several jobs and has few friends. She is low in self-liking and self-competence.
D) Caitlin has low self-liking, high self-competence, and is a highly successful orthopedic surgeon.

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Paradoxical self-esteem occurs when there is a discrepancy between self-liking and self-competence. Caitlin's low self-liking but high self-competence, despite her success, illustrates this paradox.

Identify the Case Example That Illustrates the Concept of Paradoxical