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:

Big Five

A model that outlines five broad dimensions of personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Increasing Happiness

The pursuit of activities or practices aimed at enhancing one's sense of well-being and contentment.

Optimistic

A tendency to anticipate the best possible outcome of actions or events.

Gratitude

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.