Regarding social comparisons, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. People make meaningful evaluations by comparing themselves to others who are similar to them.
b. You may reach different conclusions about your actions and motives, depending upon whom you compare yourself to.
c. Social comparisons influence which groups we join.
d. If you are good at a particular skill, then it does not matter who is in the comparison group.
D
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