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Real vs. Ideal Self in Psychology

The document discusses the concepts of real self, ideal self, and self-concept in psychological theory. The real self refers to how we truly think and feel. The ideal self is the type of person we wish to become based on life experiences and role models. Self-concept is one's view of one's abilities and appearance. Congruence occurs when the ideal self is close to the real self, while incongruence is when feelings are not aligned with actions.

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Real vs. Ideal Self in Psychology

The document discusses the concepts of real self, ideal self, and self-concept in psychological theory. The real self refers to how we truly think and feel. The ideal self is the type of person we wish to become based on life experiences and role models. Self-concept is one's view of one's abilities and appearance. Congruence occurs when the ideal self is close to the real self, while incongruence is when feelings are not aligned with actions.

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Psychological Theory

The Real Self & Ideal Self


Self-Concept

the way you think about yourself and your


abilities or appearance
one's conception of oneself or of one's
role
Ideal Self
 This is the kind of person whom we
would like to be
 It is dynamic and forever changing
 It is an idealized version of yourself
created out of what you have learned
from your life experiences, the demands
of society, and what you admire in your
role models.
Real Self
 It is the self that feels most true to what
and who we really are
 It refers to how we think, feel, and look
 The underlying organismic self: What a
person is capable of becoming if they lived
in an ideal world. An individual would
have lived in an environment of
unconditional positive regard.
Congruence

Self-Concept
Real Self

Ideal Self
Congruence
 Ideal Self is closer to real self
Incongruence

Real Self Self-Concept

Ideal Self
Incongruence
 Feelings not aligned with our actions

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