Comparing Ourselves to Others Who Are Performing Better Than We

question 29

Multiple Choice

Comparing ourselves to others who are performing better than we are ___,but comparing ourselves to others who are performing worse than we are ___.

• A)gives us hope;raises our self-esteem
• B)raises our self-esteem;gives us hope
• C)is downward social comparison;is upward social comparison
• D)is healthy;is unhealthy

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Definitions:

Rohypnol

A powerful benzodiazepine known for its strong sedative and amnesiac effects, often associated with instances of drug-facilitated sexual assault.

Date-Rape Victims

Individuals who have been assaulted or forced into non-consensual sex by someone they were dating or had a relationship with.

Odorless

Lacking a detectable smell.

Perceptual Set

Perceptual set refers to a predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a particular way, influenced by expectations, emotions, and experiences.