What Are Two Examples of Discrepancies Between Real and Ideal

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Essay

What are two examples of discrepancies between real and ideal culture in American culture (either values or behaviors)? Write a one-sentence explanation for why you personally feel each exists.

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Definitions:

Generativity Over Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults find meaning through contributing to society and guiding the next generation.

Initiative Over Guilt

A concept from Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, referring to the phase where children assert themselves more frequently through directing play and other social interactions, overcoming feelings of guilt for their actions and initiatives.

Learned Helplessness Orientation

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, which is generalized to other situations.

Fixed Mindset

A belief that one's abilities, intelligence, and talents are fixed traits, leading to a tendency to avoid challenges and give up easily when faced with obstacles.