Which of the Following Is an Example of 'Upward Social

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of 'upward social comparison'?

• A) Comparing yourself to an ideal form of yourself
• B) Comparing yourself to a role model
• C) Comparing your skills now to your skills from five years ago
• D) Comparing yourself to someone in a terrible situation

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Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Abnormally Folded

Refers to proteins that have not achieved their proper three-dimensional structure, often leading to diseases.

Prions

Misfolded proteins that can induce normal proteins to also misfold, leading to diseases in the nervous system.

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Complex molecules made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in living organisms, such as catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules.