Which core components does the definition of "the self" by Higgins (1987) involve?
A) An actual self, realized self, and theoretical self
B) Actual self, ideal self, and "ought to be" self
C) A real self, actualized self, and "ought to be" self
D) A realized self, idealized self, and theoretical self

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Higgins (1987) defines "the self" as comprising three core components: the actual self (how we see ourselves currently), the ideal self (how we would like to be), and the "ought to be" self (how we think we should be, often influenced by societal expectations).

Which Core Components Does the Definition of "The Self" by Higgins