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londonang

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Sally lives in a middle class neighborhood. It really isn't anything special, but most of Sally's friends live in smaller homes in lower class neighborhoods, so Sally thinks of herself as well-off. When Sally compares her home to the homes of her friends, she is making a(n) ____.
 
  a. upward social comparison
  b. downward social comparison
  c. internal attribution
  d. external attribution

Question 2

Which term best describes an attempt to change a person's mind?
 
  a. induction
  b. manipulation
  c. persuasion
  d. assimilation



Jossy

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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