Barbara just received a "B" on her test.Her friends, Gina and Mica, received an A" and a "C," respectively.Later that night, Barbara tells her roommate that she did "really well" relative to other people in the class.According to social comparison theory, Barbara appears to have engaged in ____________.

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Barbara compared herself to Gina and Mica and perceived herself as performing better than Mica (who received a lower grade), indicating downward social comparison.

Barbara Just Received a "B" on Her Test