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What Is Social Comparison and How Does It Affect People

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What is social comparison and how does it affect people in support groups?


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Normative Social Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them; it's the power of social norms and expectations.

Internal Conflict

A psychological struggle within the mind of an individual, arising from opposing demands or impulses.

High Scores

Marks or points that are significantly above average in a test, competition, or any form of evaluation.

Matching Hypothesis

The theory that individuals are most likely to form relationships with others who are similar to themselves in terms of attractiveness and other traits.

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