Social Comparison Is a Process Whereby

question 96

Multiple Choice

Social comparison is a process whereby:

• A) people prefer to be with people in a different situation
• B) people who are uncertain or fearful, turn to people in the same situation
• C) people seek out others to identify with them due to genetically wired-in drive
• D) people interacting together try to compare their inputs and outputs in order to maximize their gains
• E) people compare their characteristics with others to determine their self-esteem

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Definitions:

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