Self-Discrepancy Theory
{"Image DocumentName": "Self-Discrepancy Theory", "Image ImageDescription": "Key definitions: Actual self: The self that people believe they are. Ideal self: The self that embodies people\u2019s wishes and aspirations as held by themselves and by other people for them. Ought self: The self that is concerned with the duties, obligations, and external demands people feel they are compelled to honor. Questions 1-6. A-Head: Self-Regulation: Motivation and Controlling the Self. B-Head: Self-Discrepancy Theory. Title: Actual vs. Ideal vs. Ought selves. Instructions: Remind students of the following definitions: Actual self: The self that people believe they are. Ideal self: The self that embodies people\u2019s wishes and aspirations as held by themselves and by other people for them. Ought self: The self that is concerned with the duties, obligations, and external demands people feel they are compelled to honor. Then ask them to identify the correct self-discrepancy theory self in the examples provided in the next six sets of question and answer slides. Rationale: The above example asks students to think of the different ways that people can believe they actually are, that aspirations can be placed on them, and demands/injunctions can be specified.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}