During a game of soccer, Rowena notes to herself that she "is not as good as the other players on her team." Which of the following does this exemplify?
A. downward social comparison
B. self-schema theory
C. social identity theory
D. upward social comparison
Answer: D
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Theories allow psychologists to make __________, such as a client's chance of recovery
a. descriptions c. predictions b. explanations d. beliefs
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