When Comparison Group Members Become Aware That They Are Being

question 6

Multiple Choice

When comparison group members become aware that they are being denied some advantage, they may increase efforts to compensate, creating a problem known as

• A)Compensatory rivalry
• B)The John Henry effect
• C)The history effect
• D)Both A and B

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Definitions:

Adaptive Behavior

Behaviors or skills that enable an individual to meet cultural or social standards, contributing to their personal independence and social responsibility.

Maladaptive Trait

A trait or behavior that was once advantageous but has become counterproductive to an individual's well-being or survival in the current environment.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population, species, or group.

Disk Pecking

A behavior observed in birds, such as chickens, where they peck at small disks or spots, often used in studies of animal learning and cognition.