You have been talking with someone online and would like to send a picture of yourself. Since you want to be considered attractive, which of the following factors explains why you should send a picture of yourself alone rather than one that includes your gorgeous roommate standing next to you?
A) personal motivation
B) expectation
C) frame of reference
D) referential perception

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sending a picture of yourself alone avoids the comparison effect, where your attractiveness might be judged relative to your roommate's, thus maintaining a more favorable frame of reference.

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