Jean-Claude is feeling sad and dejected as a result of a self-discrepancy.It is likely that Jean-Claude's _______ self is discrepant with his _______ self.

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According to Higgins' self-discrepancy theory, individuals experience negative emotions when there is a discrepancy between their actual self and their ideal self. Therefore, in this scenario, Jean-Claude's actual self (how he sees himself currently) is discrepant with his ideal self (how he wishes he could be) which is causing him to feel sad and dejected.

Jean-Claude Is Feeling Sad and Dejected as a Result of a Self-Discrepancy.It