Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________.