Lori prefers to purchase cosmetics at self-service drug stores as saleswomen at cosmetic counters in department stores intimidate her.Lori thinks that they are prettier than her.This self-evaluation conducted by Lori is an example of _____.
A) social intimidation
B) social comparison
C) social attribution
D) social categorization
E) social aspiration

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Lori's self-evaluation involves comparing herself to the saleswomen and feeling intimidated because she perceives them as prettier, which is an example of social comparison.

Lori Prefers to Purchase Cosmetics at Self-Service Drug Stores as Saleswomen