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Chloeellawright

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Kristine wants to improve her running time. She is most likely to choose a reference group that
 
  a. includes both inferior and superior runners, called self-esteem comparison.
  b. includes both inferior and superior runners, called social comparison.
  c. is limited to inferior runners, called downward social comparison.
  d. is limited to superior runners, called upward social comparison.

Question 2

Jason wanted to know how he did on his psychology test. His reference group is most likely
 
  a. the best students in the class. c. the entire class.
  b. the average of the class. d. his study partner.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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