Festinger's Theory of Social Comparison Implies That People

question 12

Multiple Choice

Festinger's theory of social comparison implies that people:

• A) learn from their errors by asking others what they think.
• B) compare the qualities of various groups before choosing one to join.
• C) check their perceptions and attitudes against others who are similar to them.
• D) counteract potential criticism by undermining their 'enemies'.

Identify the effects of supply shocks on the economy's output, inflation, and the Phillips curve.

Grasp the concept of the short-run and long-run Phillips curves and their implications for monetary policy.

Recognize the role of expectations in influencing the unemployment and inflation outcomes.

Examine the impact of external factors such as oil price changes and economic crises on inflation and unemployment.

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Definitions:

Aggressiveness

The quality of being bold or assertive in stance or approach; in psychology, it refers to behaviors or tendencies that may lead to harm or confrontational interactions.

Conflicting Groups

Groups or factions that are in opposition or disagreement with each other, potentially leading to conflict or contention.

Positive Feelings

Emotional states characterized by pleasant emotions such as happiness, joy, or satisfaction.

Mirror-image Perceptions

A concept in conflict resolution where each side views itself as ethical and peaceful, while seeing the other side as evil and aggressive.