Based on Research on Counterfactual Thinking,in Which Scenario Is Jamal

question 123

Multiple Choice

Based on research on counterfactual thinking,in which scenario is Jamal most likely to wonder what life might have been like had he been richer?

• A)Financially,Jamal is in the upper-middle class.His parents were slightly wealthier.
• B)Financially,Jamal is in the upper-middle class.His parents were lower-middle class.
• C)Financially,Jamal is in the working class.His parents were also working class.
• D)Financially,Jamal is in the middle class.His parents were extremely rich.

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Definitions:

Upward Comparison

Comparing oneself to others who are better off or more successful, which can influence self-esteem and motivation.

Temporal Comparison

The process of comparing one's past self to their current self to assess changes over time.

Collectivist Culture

is a societal approach that emphasizes the priority of group goals over individual goals and the importance of cohesion within social groups.

Collectivist Culture

A culture that emphasizes group solidarity, loyalty, and collective well-being over individual desires and achievements.