While Madison has always thought of herself as the best dancer in the world,she has just begun to notice that some of the other kids in her class are better than her.This realization indicates that Madison has begun to engage in

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Social comparison is the process of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate one's own abilities or traits. In this scenario, Madison's realization that some of her classmates are better dancers than her indicates that she is engaging in social comparison. Option A (behavioral inhibition) refers to a tendency to be cautious or inhibited in new or potentially threatening situations. Option C (disengagement) refers to withdrawing or detaching oneself from a situation or activity. Option D (joint attention) refers to the ability to share focus on an object or activity with another individual. None of these options accurately describe Madison's situation.

While Madison Has Always Thought of Herself as the Best