Jetta thinks she is doing well in class because she is getting a "B" for her tests. Then she finds out that nearly everybody else is getting an "A." She realizes that she needs to work harder to improve her grades. This is an example of the theory of _____.
A)social perception
B)social comparison
C)self-presentation
D)impression management

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This is an example of the theory of social comparison, where individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others. In this case, Jetta is comparing her academic performance to that of her peers.

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