Kati Is in High School

question 50

Multiple Choice

Kati is in high school.Kati aspires to become more like her older sisters,who have all graduated college,begun careers,and started families.Kati is engaging in ____.

• A) upward social comparison
• B) the actor-observer effect
• C) downward social comparison
• D) unrealistic optimism

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values.

Process Model

A framework or diagram that describes the sequential steps or stages of an operation or process, outlining how to achieve a specific outcome.

Individual Practitioner

A professional who practices their skill or profession independently, often providing services to clients or patients.

Mezzo-Level

Mezzo-level refers to an intermediate scope or scale, particularly in social work, focusing on small communities, groups, or organizations rather than individuals or larger societal structures.