The statement,"I'm not intelligent because my roommate makes better grades than I do," illustrates which of the following?
A) Self-fulfilling prophecy
B) Social comparison
C) Self-expectations
D) Social expectations

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The statement shows social comparison, as the person is making a comparison with their roommate. It is not a self-fulfilling prophecy as there is no mention of the person's behavior or beliefs influencing their own outcome. It is also not about self-expectations or social expectations.

The Statement,"I'm Not Intelligent Because My Roommate Makes Better Grades