#1
Which psychological theory suggests that individuals evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others?
#2
Who is considered the pioneer of social comparison theory?
#3
What is the term used to describe the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes?
#4
Which phenomenon describes the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively on a task?
#5
Which term refers to the tendency to adjust one's behavior or opinions to match those of others in a group?
#6
What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own culture is superior to others?
#7
In social comparison theory, what is the term used to describe comparing oneself to others who are worse off?
#8
According to Festinger's social comparison theory, why do people engage in social comparison?
#9
Which factor influences the direction and target of social comparison?
#10
What term describes the tendency to compare oneself to others who are similar in relevant ways?
#11
According to Festinger, which type of social comparison is more likely to occur when individuals lack objective standards for evaluating their opinions or abilities?
#12
According to Festinger's theory, what role do comparisons with similar others play in shaping self-evaluations?
#13
What term refers to the tendency to compare oneself to others who are better off in order to improve one's self-evaluation?
#14
Which theory suggests that people compare themselves to others to maintain a positive self-concept?
#15