According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, your self-esteem is highest when
A) your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves.
B) your self-concept exceeds your ideal and ought selves.
C) there is a great discrepancy between your ideal and ought selves.
D) you concentrate on your ideal self rather than your ought self.

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Self-Discrepancy Theory posits that self-esteem is highest when there is a close match between one's self-concept (how one sees oneself) and one's ideal self (how one would like to be) as well as one's ought self (how one ought to be).

According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, Your Self-Esteem Is Highest When