Irene observes that on the most-recent test in her engineering class, only two students out of 60 earned higher scores than she did. She concludes that she is smarter than most of the others in class, at least in the subject of engineering. This is an example of a(n):
A) reflected appraisal.
B) direct definition.
C) identity script.
D) self-fulfilling prophecy.
E) social comparison.

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Irene is comparing her test score to those of her classmates to evaluate her own abilities, which is an example of social comparison.

Irene Observes That on the Most-Recent Test in Her Engineering