Define Self-Discrepancy Theory

question 65

Essay

Define self-discrepancy theory. Explain how self-awareness impacts one's behaviour when the ideal self does not match the actual self.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Language Acquisition Device

Hypothesized by Noam Chomsky, it's an innate mechanism or faculty that allows humans to acquire language.

Nativist

A perspective that emphasizes the innate aspects of an individual's development, suggesting certain abilities or characteristics are hard-wired from birth.

Overextending

Taking on too many tasks or commitments, which can lead to stress and difficulty in fulfilling responsibilities.