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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