When Mary's Purpose in Social Comparison Is to Feel Better

question 80

Multiple Choice

When Mary's purpose in social comparison is to feel better about herself she will most likely engage in:

• A) downward comparison
• B) upward comparison
• C) equal comparison
• D) reciprocal comparison
• E) negative comparison

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