Charles Is Motivated to See Himself Accurately

question 58

Multiple Choice

Charles is motivated to see himself accurately. What kind of social comparison is he most likely to make?

• A) He will make an upward comparison.
• B) He will make a downward comparison.
• C) He will compare himself to people with a similar background to his own.
• D) He will not use social comparison; rather, he will use introspection.

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