According to Tory Higgins (1987),_______ is to who we are as _______ is to who we think we should be.

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Tory Higgins' self-discrepancy theory proposes that our self-concept is based on two dimensions: our actual self (who we currently are) and our ideal self (who we aspire to be). Additionally, Higgins suggests that we may also have an "ought self" - who we feel we should be based on our obligations and responsibilities. Therefore, according to Higgins, actual self is to who we are as ought self is to who we think we should be. Choice D is the only option that includes "ought self".

According to Tory Higgins (1987),_______ Is to Who We Are