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Social Comparison Theories
Series: Key Readings in Social Psychology
Self-perception and behavior do not occur in a social vacuum: who we are, and what we do, is often a function of what other people are and do. Others can inform us of who we are ("I am the only sane person here"), or where we stand ("I am quite intelligent compared to him"); others can inspire us (...
Published December 14th 2006 by Psychology Press