When people make an upward social comparison, they are comparing themselves to __________.
A) someone who is better than they are
B) someone who is worse off than they are
C) someone who is similar to them
D) the first person they encounter

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When making an upward social comparison, people are comparing themselves to someone who is better off than they are in terms of a certain aspect (e.g. wealth, status, intelligence).

When People Make an Upward Social Comparison, They Are Comparing