The Tendency to Use Others to Evaluate One's Own Activities

question 85

Multiple Choice

The tendency to use others to evaluate one's own activities is called

• A) person perception.
• B) social comparison.
• C) external comparison.
• D) personal comparison.

Grasp the complexity of linking personality traits to health outcomes due to the correlational nature of research.

Interpret the role of different types of coping strategies in managing stress.

Acknowledge the role of pets in providing nonjudgmental support and reducing stress.

Understand gender differences in seeking and providing social support.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in child development, specifically his theory of cognitive development.

Formal Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals acquire the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Physical Environment

The external surroundings and conditions in which an organism lives, including natural and man-made environments.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in the development of cognition.