Festinger's (1954)social comparison theory emphasized the drive to assess one's abilities and opinions
A) positively.
B) as frequently as possible.
C) independently of our views of others.
D) accurately.

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Festinger's social comparison theory emphasizes the drive to assess one's abilities and opinions accurately, rather than positively or as frequently as possible. The theory suggests that individuals engage in social comparison to gain an accurate understanding of their own abilities and opinions by comparing them to those of others.

Festinger's (1954)social Comparison Theory Emphasized the Drive to Assess One's