Making Downward Comparisons Is Associated With

question 120

Multiple Choice

Making downward comparisons is associated with:

• A) increased self-esteem
• B) decreased self-esteem
• C) having little effect on self-esteem
• D) having a negative effect on the people to whom one is being compared

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Definitions:

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Reading Books

The act of interpreting and understanding written text for information or pleasure.

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