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ashley

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Downward social comparison helps people ________, whereas upward social comparison helps people ________.
 
  A) conserve mental energy; reduce their stress
  B) be accurate; enhance their self-esteem
  C) achieve goals; conserve effort
  D) feel better about themselves; work toward self-improvement

Question 2

The authors define gender as the
 
  A) acceptance of one's genitalia.
  B) the biological sense of being male or female.
  C) sexual differentiation and the development of distinct reproductive anatomy.
  D) psychological sense of being female or male and the roles ascribed by society.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

D



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