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Q: How would you describe the discrepancy between your self-concept and your self-ideal - large, small or moderate? What are the advantages and disadvantages of self-discrepancies? How do sizable gaps on any of the traits affect your self-esteem? Do you feel that any of the gaps exist because you have had others' ideals imposed on you or because you have accepted others' ideals without any thought to it? Are they a force motivating positive change for you? What will you do with these discrepancies to make a change for better outcomes? Include related examples and personal experiences.