In which of the following settings is an interpersonal utility comparison being made?
A)Brandon says to Jack, "I get a lot more satisfaction out of eating pizza than you do."
B)Stephanie says, "I don't know what Taylor is feeling or thinking; I can't read a person's heart or mind."
C)David says to Maria, "I know you like this course a lot more than I do."
D)a and c
E)a, b, and c

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Interpersonal utility comparisons involve comparing the utility (satisfaction, happiness, etc.) one person gets from a good or situation to the utility another person gets from it. Choices A and C both involve one person making a statement about how much satisfaction or preference they have compared to another person, which fits the definition of an interpersonal utility comparison. Choice B does not involve a comparison of utility between individuals, but rather an acknowledgment of the inability to know another's thoughts or feelings.

In Which of the Following Settings Is an Interpersonal Utility