According to the social comparison theory, why do people compare themselves to others?

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asked Jan 20 in Psychology by MargretSuggs (310 points)

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answered Jan 20 by MahaliaCampb (350 points)

The social comparison theory suggests that people compare themselves to others to determine their own abilities and opinions.

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