Higgins's (1989) self-discrepancy theory suggests that we each have an "actual self," an "ought self," and an "ideal self.". According to Higgins, discrepancies between the ____ self and the actual self often lead to low self-esteem and feelings of ____

a. ought? frustration
b. ought? shame
c. ideal? superiority
d. ideal? hostility

b

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Hormones are chemicals that are secreted and go directly into __________

a) the bloodstream. b) specific organs. c) nerve endings. d) the brain.

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According to your authors, the most pervasive and serious challenge to Kohlberg's theory is that:

A) it is too limited. B) it is biased against females. C) it explains the behavior of children but not adults. D) it is not true across cultures.

Psychology