The "ought" self, first described in Higgins's ( 1987 ) self - discrepancy theory, is a personal standard or self - guide that refers to whom one believes they should or must be.
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Do not compare it with "ideal self". They are different
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Example from Cambridge 10 / test 3 of listening /section 4 :
When people are focusing on prevention goals, they think about their "ought" self. What are they supposed to be? what are people expecting from them? They consider their obligations to others. As a result, the experience more anxiety and try to avoid situations where they could lose.
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Do not compare it with "ideal self". They are different
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Example from Cambridge 10 / test 3 of listening /section 4 :
When people are focusing on prevention goals, they think about their "ought" self. What are they supposed to be? what are people expecting from them? They consider their obligations to others. As a result, the experience more anxiety and try to avoid situations where they could lose.