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robinn137 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Charles is motivated to see himself accurately. What kind of social comparison is he most likely to make?

a. He will make an upward comparison.
b. He will make a downward comparison.
c. He will compare himself to people with a similar background to his own.
d. He will not use social comparison; rather, he will use introspection.

Question 2

When people make an upward social comparison, they are comparing themselves to

a. someone who is better than they are.
b. someone who is worse off than they are.
c. someone who is similar to them.
d. the first person they encounter.