CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, a difference may exist between a person’s ideal self and actual experience. This is called incongruence. Where a person’s ideal self and actual experience are consistent or very similar, a state of congruence exists.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although general use of the word has come to mean inconsistent or incompatible, Rogers had a more specific definition in mind. He defined congruence as the matching of experience and awareness. Incongruence was therefore lacking congruence, or having feelings not aligned with your actions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Incongruence is a humanistic psychology concept developed by Carl Rogers which suggests that unpleasant feelings can result from a discrepancy between our perceived and ideal self. The perceived self is how an individual views themselves and the ideal self is how an individual wishes they were.

Detailed explanation-4: -Incongruence is the difference between the ideal self and actual experiences. Congruence is when our thoughts about our real self and ideal self are very similar; i.e. our self-concept is very strong and accurate.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rogers observed that ‘incongruence’ was a state of being in which the person experiences a discrepancy or difference between the experience they have and the self-picture they develop in response to that experience. Rogers gives an example of a mother whose self-image is that of a good mother.