Zinzi wonders how she is doing in her class.At first, she thinks she is doing well because she is getting a 'B.' Then she finds out that nearly every other person in the class is getting an 'A' and she feels less happy.The theory of ____ explains why Zinzi feels less happy once she finds out how others are doing in the class, too.
A)social perception
B)social comparison
C)self-presentation
D)impression management

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The theory of social comparison explains that individuals evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others. In this case, Zinzi's evaluation of her own performance changed once she discovered how others were doing in the class. Therefore, social comparison is the best choice to explain Zinzi's change in feelings.

Zinzi Wonders How She Is Doing in Her Class