Social Comparison Theory Flashcards by Olivia Hemingway | Brainscape

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Festinger 1954

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when people are uncertain, they compare to others

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Upward comparison

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Comparing to people who are superior

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Downward comparison

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Comparing to people who are inferior

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Motivational impact

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Comparisons influence self-perception

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Festinger 1954

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When uncertain of self, compare to others.

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Upward comparisons

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Compare self to someone who is superior

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Downward comparisons

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Compare to someone who’s inferior

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Motivational impact

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Comparisons influence self perception

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