Tony is a sixteen-year-old boy who sees himself as multifaceted,with talents and interest in many areas such as music,art,writing,sports,and business.His parents,however,view him solely as a musician and refuse to acknowledge his other interests and talents.According to Rogers,this situation increases the likelihood that Tony will

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Rogers' concept of incongruence refers to the discrepancy between one's self-concept and actual experiences. In this situation, Tony's self-concept includes multiple talents and interests, but his parents' view of him as solely a musician creates an incongruence. This may lead Tony to experience feelings of confusion and frustration, and may inhibit his ability to fully develop and express his other talents and interests.

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