93 college students estimated how they compared with their classmates in three abilities: mathematics, reading, and creative thinking. It was hypothesized and found that Ss rank themselves least favorably on ability in mathematics. A model of social-comparison processes is presented as a tentative explanation for this finding and a stimulus for further study.
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