After a particularly difficult psychology exam, you and your friends confide in one another about the test, comparing your answers and reactions to the test. This is known as Leon Festinger's ________.

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Leon Festinger's social comparison theory is the idea that individuals determine their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others. In this scenario, the individuals are comparing their performance on the psychology exam with each other, which is an example of social comparison theory.

After a Particularly Difficult Psychology Exam, You and Your Friends