Jonathan is playing golf with three friends, all of whom are better golfers than he is. Jonathan is enjoying the game because he feels that he is playing better in the company of his friends, and learning from them. Jonathan is engaging in

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Jonathan is engaging in upward social comparison, which occurs when individuals compare themselves to others who are better in some way, in order to evaluate and improve their own abilities or performance. In this scenario, Jonathan is comparing his golf skills to those of his friends, who are better golfers, and feels that he is benefiting from the comparison.

Jonathan Is Playing Golf with Three Friends, All of Whom