According to Social Comparison Theory

question 119

Multiple Choice

According to social comparison theory,

• A) there are numerous objective standards for comparing oneself to others.
• B) people have a low need to compare their achievements, actions, and views to those of others.
• C) group membership provides the primary means for comparing oneself to others.
• D) comparison to others does not occur on a regular basis.

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