Harry often sees his friend James practicing basketball.Impressed by his shots, Harry asks him if he would like to play for the school team with him.However, James is less certain of his own talent.He tells Harry that he doesn't think of himself as a great player and that his lack of experience will probably weigh the team down.In this scenario, James's perception about himself can be attributed to _____.

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James's perception of himself as not being a good player despite Harry's admiration can be seen as incongruence between his self-concept and Harry's perception of him. He is not exhibiting prejudice or discrimination and scripted differences are not relevant to this scenario.

Harry Often Sees His Friend James Practicing Basketball