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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Definitions:

Bishops

Senior members of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Landowning Families

Families that own significant amounts of land, often holding economic, social, and political power in their communities or countries.

Peasant Labor Obligations

Requirements imposed on peasants in feudal systems to perform labor on their lords' lands or fulfill other duties and payments in kind.

Royal Decrees

Official orders or proclamations issued by a sovereign or government authority, having the force of law.