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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.8
What is the primary difference between self-concept and ideal self in humanistic psychology?
Ideal-self only applies to individuals with high self-esteem
Ideal-self can cause psychological disorders, but self-concept cannot
Self-concept reflects who we are, while ideal-self reflects who we want to be
Self-concept is acquired through reinforcement, whereas ideal-self isn't
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AP Psychology - 7.8 Humanistic Theories of Personality
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