Downward social comparison is a
A) tactic for managing one's self-image.
B) tactic for managing cognitive overload.
C) tactic for persuading others that you are correct.
D) tactic for increasing the accuracy of one's self-image.

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Downward social comparison is a tactic individuals use to manage their self-image by comparing themselves to those who are worse off in some way, in order to feel better about themselves. It is not a tactic for managing cognitive overload or persuading others of one's correctness, nor does it necessarily increase the accuracy of one's self-image.

Downward Social Comparison Is a