Self-Discrepancy Theory (Higgins, 1987) Suggests That People Compare Their ______

question 13

Multiple Choice

Self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987) suggests that people compare their ______ self, how they are at present, to both their ______ self, how they would aspire to be, and to their ______ self, how they think they should be.

• A) actual; ought; ideal
• B) actual; ideal; ought
• C) individual; ideal; collective
• D) actual; ideal; proper

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Definitions:

Pectin

A complex carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants that is often used as a gelling agent in foods and for its dietary fiber properties.

Hemicellulose

A polysaccharide found in plant cell walls that works with cellulose and lignin to provide structural support.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary structural component of plant cell walls and is a dietary fiber in human nutrition.