Multiple Choice
Self-discrepancy theory is based on the premise that:
A) people are very poor at evaluating self-relevant information
B) people experience arousal when confronted with information that is discrepant with their self-images
C) bad moods cause people to misinterpret self-relevant information
D) gaps between real and possible selves cause cognitive dissonance
E) gaps between actual and possible selves can lead to emotional difficulty
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