All his life, Ted's parents have wanted him to be an engineer and have discouraged him any time he expressed his interest in art, the one thing he has always enjoyed.Ted decided to major in engineering, but he is unhappy and anxious.According to Roger's humanistic theory of personality, Ted's problem is:

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According to Rogers, an incongruent self-concept occurs when there is a discrepancy between our self-image (how we see ourselves) and our actual experiences. In Ted's case, he wants to pursue art, but his parents have instilled the belief that engineering is the only acceptable career path. This discrepancy in his self-concept is likely causing him unhappiness and anxiety.

All His Life, Ted's Parents Have Wanted Him to Be