Joseph has just received a 5 percent increase in his salary. However, after learning that his coworkers have all received 10 percent increases, Joseph becomes upset with his employer and dissatisfied with his raise. Joseph's dissatisfaction is a result of:

A. the hydraulic model of aggression.
B. the impact bias.
C. the misinformation effect.
D. an upward social comparison.


Answer: D

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