Research on self-discrepancies has shown that
a. discrepancies between actual and ideal selves are motivating and make people
feel good about the future
b. most people's actual and ideal selves are strikingly similar
c. discrepancies between actual and ideal selves are associated with mental
instability and physical health
d. discrepancies between actual and ideal selves are associated with feelings of
sadness and disappointment
Answer: D
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