11What Are Downward Social Comparisons, and Under What Conditions Are

question 18

Essay

11.What are downward social comparisons, and under what conditions are people particularly likely to engage in downward social comparisons, and why?

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Definitions:

Average Income

A measure of the total income received by the average individual or household within a specified demographic or economic unit over a given period.

Female-headed Households

Families or households where the primary caregiver or head is a woman.

Poverty

A state or condition in which an individual or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.

Libertarians

Individuals who advocate for minimal government intervention in personal and economic matters, emphasizing individual liberty and the free market.