Randal Has Failed the First Three Psychology Courses in Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

Randal has failed the first three Psychology courses in which he was enrolled: Introduction to the Major, Psychology of Adjustment, and Introductory Psychology. He will MOST likely__________ to bolster his self-image.

• A) make his ideal self less consistent with his latest course performances
• B) make upward social comparisons
• C) make downward social comparisons
• D) change his reference group to the students who passed those courses

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