Zinzi Wonders How She Is Doing in Her Class

question 55

Multiple Choice

Zinzi wonders how she is doing in her class.At first, she thinks she is doing well because she is getting a 'B.' Then she finds out that nearly every other person in the class is getting an 'A' and she feels less happy.The theory of ____ explains why Zinzi feels less happy once she finds out how others are doing in the class, too.

• A)social perception
• B)social comparison
• C)self-presentation
• D)impression management

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Definitions:

Neurotic Anxiety

A type of anxiety stemming from unconscious conflicts that threaten to surface, often manifesting as irrational fears or behaviors.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that is the source of instinctive impulses that seek satisfaction in accordance with the pleasure principle.

Superego

The aspect of personality that acts as a moral center, guiding behavior with internalized ideals, values, and standards for right and wrong.

Dream Analysis

The process of interpreting the hidden meaning of dreams to understand unconscious desires.