Jason's Parents Bought Him a Used Car for Graduation

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jason's parents bought him a used car for graduation. He was thrilled with his car until he heard that his girlfriend's parents bought her a new car. His decrease in happiness best illustrates:

• A) introspection
• B) downward comparison
• C) self-reference effect
• D) self-handicapping
• E) relative deprivation

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Definitions:

Dyspnea

Difficult or painful breathing.

Tachypnea

Abnormally rapid breathing, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions or responses to environmental factors.

Hyperpnea

Abnormally deep, rapid breathing.

Eupnea

Normal, unlabored breathing pattern.