According to Higgins's Research on Self-Discrepancy, Discrepancies Between the Actual

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to Higgins's research on self-discrepancy, discrepancies between the actual and ideal selves lead to the experience of

• A) Fear, anxiety, guilt
• B) Sadness, shame, disappointment
• C) Excitement, interest, focusing
• D) Anger, aggression, denial

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Definitions:

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, leading to significant distress and avoidance behavior.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

Psychoanalysis

A set of theories and therapeutic techniques related to the study of the unconscious mind, developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on resolving mental conflicts.

General Anesthetic

A class of medication used to induce a temporary state of loss of sensation or awareness for the purpose of performing surgery or other painful procedures.