An Example of How Social Comparisons Can Actually Breed Misery,rather

question 69

Multiple Choice

An example of how social comparisons can actually breed misery,rather than satisfaction,is when we:

• A)underestimate others' appraisal against our own.
• B)perceive other competitors to be at a disadvantage.
• C)raise the standards by which we evaluate our own attainments.
• D)stop comparing ourselves with others doing even better.

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Definitions:

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve a physiological response and an expressive reaction to external or internal events.

Personality

The combination of emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that define an individual's character and influences their interactions with the environment.

Sociological Status

An individual's standing or position within society, which can be influenced by factors such as wealth, occupation, and education.

Psychosocial Development

A theory that describes the process of human development through a series of eight social stages from infancy to adulthood, emphasizing the social nature of our development.