The term sensitivity about being the target of threatening upward ...

[gonzo233]

The term sensitivity about being the target of threatening upward comparison refers to ____.
 
  a. the tendency to compare oneself to unrealistically high standards and thus set oneself up for disappointment
  b. a generalized tendency to worry excessively about what other people think of you
  c. concern about not living up to others' expectations of you and therefore disappointing them
  d. concern about outperforming others and having others resent you for it

Question 2

The discontinuity effect refers to ____.
 
  a. the fact that, even when faced with strong evidence counter to their stereotypes, people tend to hold onto their stereotypes and simply allow that there are exceptions
  b. the fact that people's explicit attitudes do not always match their implicit attitudes
  c. the tendency for people to exclude themselves from a category when stereotyping that category
  d. the fact that groups tend to be more influenced by competition than individuals are

[tashiedavis420]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D

[gonzo233]

Great answer, keep it coming

[kjohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it