Question

Lori prefers to purchase cosmetics at self-service drug stores as saleswomen at cosmetic counters in department stores intimidate her. Lori thinks that they are prettier than her. This self-evaluation conducted by Lori is an example of _____social intimidationsocial comparisonsocial attributionsocial categorizationsocial aspiration

Answer 1

The correct answer is social comparison

Explanation: Social comparison is a “process in which subjects evaluate themselves by comparing themselves to others who consider themselves close to them, which leads them to approach groups with characteristics similar to their own” (Mackie & Queller, 2000).