Lori Prefers to Purchase Cosmetics at Self-Service Drug Stores Because

Lori prefers to purchase cosmetics at self-service drug stores because the women at the cosmetic counters in department stores intimidate her. That's because Lori thinks they are so much prettier and have nicer skin than she does. Lori's comparison of herself with the cosmetics sales consultants is an example of _____.

A) antecedent conditions
B) social comparison
C) separateness self-schema
D) low self-esteem
E) relative perception