After failing a test for the first time,Marla compares herself to her little brother,who failed four tests in one semester.Marla feels better about herself after making this comparison.This is an example of
A) downward social comparison.
B) upward social comparison.
C) lateral social comparison.
D) self-serving bias.

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Marla is comparing herself to someone who is doing worse than her, which is a downward social comparison.

After Failing a Test for the First Time,Marla Compares Herself