According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, the Disorder Most Likely to Develop

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to self-discrepancy theory, the disorder most likely to develop from a discrepancy between the actual self and the ought self is

• A) depression.
• B) an anxiety-related disorder.
• C) antisocial personality disorder.
• D) schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Influence of Labeling

The effect of how the naming or categorization of individuals or behaviors impacts perceptions, attitudes, and outcomes.

Teenage Girls

Female individuals undergoing adolescence, typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

The standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States, providing diagnostic criteria for psychiatric diagnoses.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a primary diagnostic tool for mental health professionals in the United States.