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==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ostentacion, from Middle French, from [[Latin]] ostentation-, ostentatio, from ostentare to display, frequentative of ostendere
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century]
==Definitions==
*1: excessive display : pretentiousness
*2: archaic : an [[act]] of displaying
==Description==
Boasting is the [[act]] of making an '''ostentatious''' [[speech]]. It is considered a [[vice]] by such major [[religious]] groups. Boasting has also been [[studied]] by such [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_psychology evolutionary psychologists] as Robert Wright.
Boasting can be seen as a [[form]] of the [[message]] "Look at me, now. Aren't I wonderful?" Feeling [[satisfaction]] about an achievement, overcoming a [[challenge]], a difficult accomplishment, and other similar [[events]] is to be expected. The [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]] are pleasant and contribute [[positively]] to our [[self]]-[[concept]] and our [[self-esteem]]. We can and do [[feel]] [[good]] about ourselves. There is also the urge to [[share]] some of this satisfaction with [[other]]s and the [[hope]] that they will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with us. These are all [[expected]] [[feelings]] that any of us can identify with and probably have acted on. As described this is not boasting.
Boasting occurs when someone not only feels a sense of [[satisfaction]] but also feels that whatever occurred proves their superiority, and is recounting accomplishments that so that others will feel admiration and [[envy]]. The accomplishment is not enough; there must be admiration and envy from others, which is a [[form]] of [[aggression]]. Also, boasting can involve [[magnifying]] an accomplishment out of [[proportion]] to its importance.
[[Category: Psychology]]
==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ostentacion, from Middle French, from [[Latin]] ostentation-, ostentatio, from ostentare to display, frequentative of ostendere
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_century 15th Century]
==Definitions==
*1: excessive display : pretentiousness
*2: archaic : an [[act]] of displaying
==Description==
Boasting is the [[act]] of making an '''ostentatious''' [[speech]]. It is considered a [[vice]] by such major [[religious]] groups. Boasting has also been [[studied]] by such [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_psychology evolutionary psychologists] as Robert Wright.
Boasting can be seen as a [[form]] of the [[message]] "Look at me, now. Aren't I wonderful?" Feeling [[satisfaction]] about an achievement, overcoming a [[challenge]], a difficult accomplishment, and other similar [[events]] is to be expected. The [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]] are pleasant and contribute [[positively]] to our [[self]]-[[concept]] and our [[self-esteem]]. We can and do [[feel]] [[good]] about ourselves. There is also the urge to [[share]] some of this satisfaction with [[other]]s and the [[hope]] that they will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with us. These are all [[expected]] [[feelings]] that any of us can identify with and probably have acted on. As described this is not boasting.
Boasting occurs when someone not only feels a sense of [[satisfaction]] but also feels that whatever occurred proves their superiority, and is recounting accomplishments that so that others will feel admiration and [[envy]]. The accomplishment is not enough; there must be admiration and envy from others, which is a [[form]] of [[aggression]]. Also, boasting can involve [[magnifying]] an accomplishment out of [[proportion]] to its importance.
[[Category: Psychology]]
