Julian has very low self-confidence in his artistic capabilities, despite having already won several prestigious local art competitions. He has a deep desire to become a professional graphic designer. However, he has avoided applying to any design schools because he is convinced that his portfolio is not of a high enough standard and that he will face rejection.
Explain why a humanistic psychologist would suggest that Julian is experiencing incongruence.
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