During a game of soccer, Rowena notes to herself that she "is not as good as the other players on her team." Which of the following does this exemplify

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This exemplifies upward social comparison, as Rowena is comparing herself to the other players on her team who she perceives as better than she is. Downward social comparison would involve comparing oneself to someone who is perceived as worse off, while self-schema theory and social identity theory do not directly apply to this situation.

During a Game of Soccer, Rowena Notes to Herself That