Lots of Selves, some rebellious: Developing the Self Discrepancy Model for Language Learners

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Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being.

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Self-discrepancy: A theory relating self and affect.

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E. Paul Torrance, Jack W. Brehm · The American Journal of Psychology · 1968 · 4.9K citations

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