Social Comparison Processes: Theoretical and Empirical PerspectivesJerry M. Suls, Richard L. Miller |
Contents
Developments in the 1950s to the mid1960s | 8 |
Developments Since 1966 and the Present Volume | 15 |
CHOICE OF COMPARISON PERSONS IN EVALUATING | 21 |
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ability level affiliation analysis analysis of variance attitude similarity attitudinal attraction attributes attribution theory average behavior belief Brickman chapter co-participant cognitive dissonance comparison choices comparison feedback conformity consensus desire determine dimension discussion dissimilar comparison emotional equity comparisons equity theory evidence experiment Experimental Social Psychology factors fear Festinger Festinger's findings group members group theory Gruder hedonic hypothesis indicated individuals inferior interaction interpersonal interpersonal attraction interpretation Journal of Experimental Journal of Personality judgments less level of aspiration manipulation Mettee model success motivation negative observer one's opinions and abilities outcomes partner perceived percent Personality and Social polarization effect position potential prediction preference reference group relationship relative deprivation relevant rewards risky shift Schachter score self-enhancement self-esteem shock situation social comparison processes social comparison theory social evaluation theory social facilitation social support Sociometry subjects suggest superior task task-relevant attitude validation variable Walster Wheeler