Coleman thought he was really good at math. His parents always said so, and so did his kindergarten teacher. But now that he was in first grade, Coleman, using __________, noticed that other first-graders were moving further along the math achievement chart than he was.

A. self-esteem
B. social comparison
C. a fixed mindset
D. emotional display rules


Answer: B

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