Social comparison theory suggests that in order to learn about ...

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Social comparison theory suggests that in order to learn about our own abilities and attitudes, we
 
  a. use introspection.
  b. compare ourselves to others.
  c. examine our past behaviors.
  d. must experience both arousal and cognition.

Question 2

Which person is NOT making a downward social comparison?
 
  a. Alan, who lost one leg in an accident, comparing himself to the driver, who was killed
  b. David, who loses his job, but gets a severance package with six months' salary, comparing himself to a colleague at another company who lost his job and received three months' severance
  c. Steven, who compares his driving skills today with those that he had when he was in high school
  d. Marty, who compares his coordination after contracting multiple sclerosis with that which he had before the disease

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D