Our self-esteem is likely to
A) increase as we decrease differences between our ought and ideal selves.
B) decrease as we increase differences between our ought and ideal selves.
C) stay the same as long as we align our ought and ideal selves.
D) increase once we find our ideal self.
E) increase only if we live in an appearance-obsessed culture.

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Our self-esteem is likely to increase as we decrease differences between our ought and ideal selves. This is because when we feel that we are living up to our own expectations, we feel good about ourselves.

Our Self-Esteem Is Likely to