Jetta Wonders How She Is Doing in Her Class

question 19

Multiple Choice

Jetta wonders how she is doing in her class. At first, she thinks she is doing well because she is getting a "B." Then she finds out that nearly every other person in the class is getting an "A" and she feels less happy. The theory of ____ explains why Jetta feels less happy once she finds out how others are doing in the class, too.

• A) social perception
• B) social comparison
• C) self-presentation
• D) impression management

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Definitions:

Stereotyping Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves making judgments about an individual based on generalized beliefs about the group to which they belong.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut used when judging the frequency or probability of events based on how easily examples come to mind.

Cognitive Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.

Simulation

A method for implementing a model over time to study the behavior of a system or to analyze the implications of a complex process or strategy.