Social comparison involves evaluating oneself by comparing with others. This comparison can be based on various factors such as abilities, opinions, achievements, and social status among others. Social comparison theory suggests that people often engage in this process to gain a better understanding of themselves and to form judgments about their abilities and worth.

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Social Comparison Is

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Social comparison is

A) evaluating one's abilities and opinions by comparing oneself with others.
B) our tendency to compare a given level of stimulation with an earlier level.
C) a tendency to adapt to social events.
D) often used to recalibrate adaptation levels.

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