During a job interview,Sarah is invited into a room with another applicant and both are asked questions about their career prospects,experience,and so forth.According to research,Sarah will be likely to present herself
A) more favorably if the other applicant presents herself in a modest way.
B) more favorably if the other applicant actively self-promotes herself.
C) in a modest way if she has just failed at another interview.
D) in a self-promoting way in order to appear ingratiating to the interviewer.

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Research suggests that when one applicant actively self-promotes, it can create a competitive atmosphere, prompting others to also present themselves more favorably in response. This is a form of social comparison, where individuals adjust their behavior based on the actions of others in the same situation.

During a Job Interview,Sarah Is Invited into a Room with Another