Which of the Following Findings Has Emerged from Research on Social

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings has emerged from research on social comparison?

• A) People prefer to compare themselves to those who perform far better than them in a domain.
• B) People prefer to compare themselves to those who perform far worse than them in a domain.
• C) People generally think of themselves as worse in most respects now than they used to be.
• D) People generally think of themselves as better in most respects now than they used to be.

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Definitions:

Social Reference

The use of external sources, such as people or standards, to guide behavior and attitudes.

Legitimate Parent

A parent who has legal recognition as the lawful mother or father of a child, often in the context of marital status or legal acknowledgment.

Identity Diffusion

A state in which an individual has not yet achieved a sense of identity or clear direction in life, often characterized by lack of commitment to goals or values.

Moratorium

A temporary prohibition of activity or suspension of a decision-making process, usually to allow for further discussion or study.