George was listening as a friend described him to someone else on the telephone.His friend's description included "friendly,taller,active" and similar terms.As a result,George is now probably thinking of himself in terms of ________.

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The description focuses on George's personal attributes in comparison to others within a group (e.g., being "taller" implies a comparison to others' heights within a group), which aligns with the concept of intragroup comparisons. These comparisons are about how individuals see themselves in relation to others within the same group.

George Was Listening as a Friend Described Him to Someone