After performing poorly at the track meet,Troy said that he just does not have as much natural athletic ability as the other runner.Troy explains his performances at the track meet
Based on a
A) self-serving bias.
B) downward comparison.
C) temporal comparison.
D) upward comparison.

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Troy is engaging in an upward comparison by comparing himself to other runners who he perceives as having more natural athletic ability. This type of comparison involves evaluating oneself against someone perceived to be better in some way.

After Performing Poorly at the Track Meet,Troy Said That He