Describe the Differences Between Downward and Upward Social Comparison

question 8

Essay

Describe the differences between downward and upward social comparison.How do they influence our sense of self?

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Definitions:

Prenatal Substance Abuse

The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances by a pregnant woman, potentially harming the fetus.

Teratology

The study of abnormalities of physiological development, often focusing on the causes of birth defects and their prevention.

Caffeine Intake

The consumption of caffeine, a stimulant found in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, and chocolate, which affects the central nervous system.

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus, typically before the 20th week of pregnancy.