Carl Rogers Argued That a Strong Discrepancy Between the Real

question 108

Multiple Choice

Carl Rogers argued that a strong discrepancy between the real self and the ideal self is a sign of

• A)maturity.
• B)cognitive dissonance.
• C)maladjustment.
• D)emerging adulthood.

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Definitions:

Developmental Changes

Refers to the physical, cognitive, and emotional growth that occurs across the human lifespan.

Accommodation

Changes in existing ways of thinking that occur in response to encounters with new stimuli or events.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on experience, to make sense of the world.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into pre-existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.