How Are Self-Discrepancy and Self-Esteem Related

question 83

Multiple Choice

How are self-discrepancy and self-esteem related?

• A) The more the discrepancy changes over time,the worse we feel.
• B) The more we focus on the self-esteem,the greater the discrepancies we report.
• C) The more important the domain of the discrepancy,the better we feel.
• D) The more discrepant the real self and the self-guides,the worse we feel.

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Definitions:

Stress Related Disease

Health conditions that are directly or indirectly caused by or exacerbated by stress.

Social Support

Refers to the perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available from other people, and is part of a supportive social network.

Buffer

A tool or process that reduces the impact of fluctuations or transitions in a system, providing a form of stabilization or protection.

Effective

Producing the intended or desired result.