Eddie goes to his 20th class reunion. He wonders as he is about to enter the ballroom how he will measure up to his classmates. Are they more successful than he is? Are a lot of them divorced like he is? Eddie is illustrating

a. social comparison.
b. role exchange.
c. role conflict.
d. social networking.


A

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What will be an ideal response?

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