All of the following are examples of social comparison except

a. being judged for a test based on other student’s grades.
b. thinking over how you have added muscle mass in the last four months.
c. deciding to go on a diet after looking at models in a magazine.
d. judging your fitness level in contrast to others in the gym.
e. all of the above are examples of social comparison.


Answer: b

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