Asked by kelsi womeldorff on Sep 23, 2024

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Sam received a B on an anthropology project.He knows Sandra received an A on the project,so he sets up a time to meet with Sandra to go over the project.Sam wants to figure out why he scored lower.This is an example of ______.

A) social comparison
B) self-serving comparison
C) upward social comparison
D) downward social comparison

Upward Social Comparison

The process of comparing oneself to others who are perceived to be better off or superior in some way, often leading to feelings of inspiration or inadequacy.

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and situations by comparing them to those of others.

Anthropology Project

A research or study undertaking within the field of anthropology, aimed at exploring human societies, cultures, and biological characteristics.

  • Understand the concept of social comparison and its impact on individual behavior and self-assessment.
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Macado Touali3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sam is comparing himself to someone who performed better than him (Sandra) in order to understand what he can do to improve his own performance. This is an example of upward social comparison.