Suppose that you are a young person, and you are in a room full of people who are all at least twenty or thirty years older than you. Research suggests that you are likely to be especially aware of your age in this situation.

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This is based on the phenomenon of social comparison, where individuals tend to evaluate themselves in relation to others. Being in a room full of people who are significantly older can make a young person more conscious of their age and the differences in life experiences and accomplishments.

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