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What does the theory of social comparison argue?
What does the theory of social comparison argue?
that, as humans, we are driven to evaluate ourselves by comparison to others
Wills (1981) proposed the theory of social comparison.
Wills (1981) proposed the theory of social comparison.
False
When we compare ourselves to others, what is considered an important requirement?
When we compare ourselves to others, what is considered an important requirement?
that they are roughly similar to us
Which of these statements is the most accurate?
Which of these statements is the most accurate?
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Match the types of comparison to their definitions.
Match the types of comparison to their definitions.
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Wills (1981) argues that people may engage in downward comparison in order to increase their self-esteem.
Wills (1981) argues that people may engage in downward comparison in order to increase their self-esteem.
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... refers to when we choose to compare ourselves to those who are already worse off than us.
... refers to when we choose to compare ourselves to those who are already worse off than us.
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According to Taylor and Lobel (1989), why might people engage in upward comparison?
According to Taylor and Lobel (1989), why might people engage in upward comparison?
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People who are obese are more likely to look at skinny people for weight-loss tips.
People who are obese are more likely to look at skinny people for weight-loss tips.
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Tina really values cooking. Harvey is not very good at cooking, so Tina is likely to engage in upward comparison with Harvey.
Tina really values cooking. Harvey is not very good at cooking, so Tina is likely to engage in upward comparison with Harvey.
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