When we evaluate our own merits with respect to certain reference groups, we are engaging in a process known as
A) self-esteem maintenance.
B) social comparison.
C) the looking-glass self.
D) impression formation.

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Social comparison refers to the process of evaluating ourselves by comparing ourselves to others, particularly those within our reference group. This can involve upward social comparison (comparing ourselves to those who are better) or downward social comparison (comparing ourselves to those who are worse). Self-esteem maintenance refers to the strategies people use to maintain their self-esteem, such as social comparison. The looking-glass self refers to the idea that our self-concept is derived from how we believe others perceive us. Impression formation refers to the process of forming an impression of someone based on their behavior, appearance and other cues.

When We Evaluate Our Own Merits with Respect to Certain