Based on What You Know About Downward Comparisons,which Emotion Is

question 80

Multiple Choice

Based on what you know about downward comparisons,which emotion is most likely to follow a downward comparison?

• A) relief
• B) excitement
• C) embarrassment
• D) depression

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