Help will be perceived as most threatening if the helper and recipient are similar,and if help is received from which of the following?

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Help from a significant other (such as a partner or close friend) can be perceived as threatening on an ego-relevant task (something that is personally important or related to one's identity), especially if the helper and recipient are similar in terms of their abilities or characteristics. This is because the recipient may feel that their own competence is being undermined or compared unfavorably to the helper's. Help on an ego-irrelevant task (something that is not personally important) or from a non-significant other may not be perceived as threatening in the same way.

Help Will Be Perceived as Most Threatening If the Helper