When an adolescent provides another adolescent with opportunities to compare and evaluate opinions, abilities, and physical changes, this is called

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Social comparison refers to the process of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate oneself. Adolescents often provide this opportunity for each other as they are going through similar physical and emotional changes. Social reference is a related concept but refers more specifically to using others as a source of information and guidance. Peer review and reference groups are not appropriate choices for this question.

When an Adolescent Provides Another Adolescent with Opportunities to Compare