Jonas has a group of friends in a social networking site.When any of his friends are on vacation in a foreign country and post pictures on the site,he feels bad about himself.To measure up to his friends,he often borrows money to take such vacations.Which of the following psychological phenomena is exemplified in this scenario?
A)social balance
B)social comparison
C)social entropy
D)social interface

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This scenario exemplifies social comparison, where Jonas is comparing himself to his friends and feeling bad about himself when he perceives that they are having more enjoyable and fulfilling experiences than he is. This comparison is causing him to borrow money to take similar vacations in order to measure up to his friends.

Jonas Has a Group of Friends in a Social Networking