Courtney has a large discrepancy between her actual self and ought self. According to E. Tory Higgins, we would expect that Courtney would:
A) experience depression.
B) experience anxiety.
C) experience anxiety only if she developed health difficulties.
D) experience anxiety and depression.

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According to E. Tory Higgins' self-discrepancy theory, a discrepancy between the actual self and the ought self is associated with feelings of anxiety.

Courtney Has a Large Discrepancy Between Her Actual Self and Ought