Gillian has been earning $1 million a year, starring in a television show, and is the highest-paid actress on that network. However, several actors on other shows, less highly rated than hers, make $5 million a year. To keep from resenting this situation, she should

A. compare herself to a different reference group.
B. complain privately to her friends.
C. work harder to earn as much as her castmates.
D. complain publicly so that she will get a raise.


Answer: A

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