Which theory is a model linking the distance between the actual self and the ought and ideal selves to emotion?
A) self-discrepancy theory
B) self-regulation theory
C) self-delusion theory
D) self-gratification

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Self-discrepancy theory is the model linking the distance between the actual self and the ought and ideal selves to emotion. It proposes that people experience negative emotions when there is a discrepancy between their actual self and their ideal or ought self. This theory suggests that people have three selves: their actual self (who they currently are), their ideal self (who they would like to be), and their ought self (who they think they should be). The closer these selves are to each other, the greater a person's sense of well-being and positive emotions. When there is a gap between these selves, negative emotions such as anxiety or disappointment may arise.

Which Theory Is a Model Linking the Distance Between the Actual