When one assesses one's abilities, achievements, social status, and other attributes by measuring them against one's peers, one is engaging in:
a. peer evaluation.
b. cultural normalization.
c. social comparison.
d. parental assessment.
Answer: c. social comparison.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).