Research measuring congruency between our perceived selves and our ideal selves has found
A)that individuals in an incongruent state are more likely to turn to alcohol other unhealthy behaviors as means of coping.
B)that individuals with high levels of self-discrepancy are most likely to experience high levels of negative affect (i.e.,depression and anxiety).
C)Neither of these is correct.
D)Both of these are correct.

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Research has found that individuals who experience a discrepancy between their perceived selves and their ideal selves are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol consumption, as well as experience negative affect such as depression and anxiety. Therefore both options A and B are correct.

Research Measuring Congruency Between Our Perceived Selves and Our Ideal