Social Comparison Theory Suggests That We Often Learn About Ourselves

question 337

Multiple Choice

Social comparison theory suggests that we often learn about ourselves by comparing:

• A) one individual's performance with that of another.
• B) our present performance with our past performance.
• C) our performance with that of other people.
• D) different groups to find the one we are most compatible with.

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Definitions:

Conservation

The concept that a given quantity of matter remains the same despite being rearranged or changed in appearance, as long as nothing is added or taken away.

Higher IQ's

Refers to above-average scores on standardized tests designed to measure intelligence and cognitive abilities.

Better Athletes

Individuals who possess higher physical capabilities, better motor skills, and/or superior strategic understanding, making them more proficient in sports activities.

Social Situations

Various societal contexts in which people interact with one another, governed by shared norms, laws, customs, and cultural practices.