Regarding Social Comparisons, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 619

Multiple Choice

Regarding social comparisons, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) People make meaningful evaluations by comparing themselves to others who are similar to them.
• B) You may reach different conclusions about your actions and motives, depending upon whom you compare yourself to.
• C) Social comparisons influence which groups we join.
• D) If you are good at a particular skill, then it does not matter who is in the comparison group.

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