Wilson and Ross's Studies of Social Comparison Show That University

question 89

Multiple Choice

Wilson and Ross's studies of social comparison show that university students maintain a positive view of themselves by

• A)disparaging (downplaying)their current selves and complimenting their past selves.
• B)disparaging their recent past selves and complimenting their distant past selves.
• C)disparaging their distant past selves and complimenting their recent past selves.
• D)complimenting both their past and current selves.

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Definitions:

Underpin

To serve as a foundation or basis for; support.

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