Wendy has just joined the community college tennis team.She loses her first two matches, while her other team members won both of their matches.Wendy's _____ comparison to her teammates has motivated her to increase her practice time and concentrate on improving her baseline shots.

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An upward comparison occurs when an individual compares themselves to someone they perceive as better in some way, which can motivate them to improve. Wendy is comparing herself to her teammates who won their matches, thus motivating her to practice more.

Wendy Has Just Joined the Community College Tennis Team