Cassia Arrives at a Job Interview but Has to Wait

question 107

Multiple Choice

Cassia arrives at a job interview but has to wait outside the interview room with another candidate for the position.This candidate appears disorganized and is not well-dressed.What can we conclude about Cassia's state of mind based on social comparison theory?

• A)Cassia has somewhat lowered self-esteem.
• B)Cassia has somewhat heightened self-esteem.
• C)Cassia will be more likely to use metaphors of cleanliness in the interview.
• D)Cassia will be more likely to use metaphors of dirtiness in the interview.

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