Question

Melinda measures all of her achievements, all that she does and who she is with her best friend Stacy. Melinda feels good about herself (or bad) depending on where she stands in relation to Stacy. Melinda is guilty of

a) social comparison
b) identity diffusion
c) identity comparison
d) social identity and guilt

Answer 1

Melinda's mindset of evaluating her achievements, actions, and identity based on her comparison with her best friend Stacy is an example of social comparison.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a) social comparison. Melinda's mindset of evaluating her achievements, actions, and identity based on her comparison with her best friend Stacy is an example of social comparison. Social comparison is the process by which individuals evaluate themselves by comparing their abilities, attributes, and achievements to others.