Our ________ is said to be an indication of how socially accepted we feel.

A) ostracism
B) narcissism
C) autonomy
D) self-esteem

Self-esteem is defined as one's overall evaluation of oneself, which includes feelings of self-worth and competency. It is strongly influenced by social interaction and feedback, therefore, it can be an indication of how socially accepted and valued one feels. Ostracism is a form of social exclusion that may affect self-esteem, but it is not a measure of it. Narcissism refers to excessive self-love or self-centeredness, which is not necessarily related to social acceptance. Autonomy refers to the ability to make independent decisions and act on them, which is also not a measure of social acceptance.