Higgins's (1979)self-Discrepancy Theory Suggests That We Each Have an "Actual

question 115

Multiple Choice

Higgins's (1979) self-discrepancy theory suggests that we each have an "actual self," an "ought self," and an "ideal self." According to Higgins, discrepancies between the ________ self and the actual self often lead to low self-esteem and feelings of ________.

• A) ought; frustration
• B) ought; shame
• C) ideal; superiority
• D) ideal; hostility

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