Which of the Following Is an Example of 'Downward Social

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of 'downward 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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