William plays softball on the weekends with a group of friends from work.He believes he is a better pitcher than Tyreke because batters have fewer hits when he pitches than when Tyreke pitches.This type of comparison can best be explained by ________.

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The comparison made by William is best explained by social comparison theory, which suggests that individuals evaluate themselves by comparing themselves to others. In this case, William is comparing himself to Tyreke based on their performances as pitchers, which is a form of social comparison.

William Plays Softball on the Weekends with a Group of Friends