Gus went golfing last week and shot a score of 85,the best score he has ever shot after years of playing.At work the next day he tells his close friend Arnie about his achievement.Arnie tells Gus that he also went golfing yesterday and shot a score of 72.According to the research on social comparison processes presented in the text,
A) Gus will be highly motivated to outperform Arnie on any task related to golf.
B) the next time Gus and Arnie golf together,Gus will probably hit Arnie with a 5-iron the minute his back is turned.
C) Gus will be inspired by Arnie's achievement to practice even harder and become a better player.
D) Gus will become depressed and his motivation to practice will probably be decreased.
E) the next time Gus and Arnie golf together Gus will say that he has been too sick to practice,so that he has a handy excuse for losing.
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