Social comparisons reflect advances in the cognitive ability of ____; they learn to ____ themselves more accurately in abilities relative to other children.

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Social comparisons involve the ability to seriate, or order things based on quantitative dimensions. Children use seriation to compare themselves to others and determine their own abilities relative to their peers. Therefore, the best answer is D, seriation, and rank. None of the other options are related to the cognitive ability needed for social comparisons.

Social Comparisons Reflect Advances in the Cognitive Ability of ____;