Perceived ability is conceptualized as a function of how well I perform a task compared to how others perform the same task (social comparison)

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Perceived ability as a function of social comparison is associated with ego orientation, which focuses on demonstrating superior ability relative to others. Task orientation, on the other hand, focuses on improving personal competence and mastery of the task itself. Perception orientation and process orientation are not directly related to social comparison of ability.

Perceived Ability Is Conceptualized as a Function of How Well