I.
Choose the letter of the
correct answer. (10 items)
1. Who proposed the Social II. True or False (10 items)
Comparison Theory? Write TRUE if the statement is
A. Sigmund Freud correct and FALSE if it is not.
B. Erik Erikson 11. Social comparison is a behavior
C. Leon Festinger that only happens during
D. Carl Rogers adulthood.
2. What is the main reason 12. Peers can influence your beliefs
adolescents compare themselves and behaviors.
to others? 13. Self-concept is not related to self-
A. To gain popularity esteem.
B. Due to developmental 14. Comparing yourself to others can
changes sometimes motivate you.
C. To impress peers 15. Downward comparison means
D. To avoid responsibilities comparing yourself to someone
3. Which of the following is a positive better than you.
effect of peer comparison? 16. Peer comparison always leads to
A. Envy negative outcomes.
B. Insecurity 17. Adolescents experience changes at
C. Motivation the same pace.
D. Self-doubt 18. Social media can both inspire and
4. What type of comparison is made cause envy.
when you compare yourself to 19. Leadership skills can be developed
someone more successful? through peer interaction.
A. Downward 20. Self-worth is the same as self-
B. Upward concept.
C. Lateral
D. Internal III. ESSAY (5points each)
5. Which of the following is
a negative effect of peer
comparison on social media? 1. Explain the difference of upward
A. Inspiration and downward comparison. Provide
B. Happiness an example of each type of
C. Envy comparison.
D. Motivation
6. What is one way to manage peer 2. When is comparing oneself to
social comparison? others considered healthy? When is
A. Avoid all social interactions it unhealthy?
B. Compete with others
C. Be inspired by others 3. Patrick used to feel bad about not
D. Ignore your feelings being good-looking enough. But
7. Which skill is developed through then he observed that his peers
peer interaction? made fun of Richard who had a
A. Cooking severe case of acne. He now feels
B. Leadership good about himself. Is Patrick right
C. Singing to feel this way? What can you tell
D. Drawing him about this situation?
8. Which of the following is
a positive effect of peer
comparison on body image?
A. Envy
B. Health improvement
C. Insecurity
D. Self-doubt
9. What is the first step in managing
peer comparison?
A. Compete with others
B. Be grateful
C. Avoid social media
D. Ignore your peers
10. What does peer support help
develop?
A. Laziness
B. Isolation
C. Belongingness
D. Arrogance