Elina’s parents wanted her to be one of the top students in her class. They always told her to compare herself with those students who were performing far better than her. But Elina felt inferior by...

Elina’s parents wanted her to be one of the top students in her class. They always told her to compare herself with those students who were performing far better than her. But Elina felt inferior by doing so. She wanted to feel good about herself. To boost her ego, she engaged in

a. upward social comparison.

 b. same-level social comparison.

 c. downward social comparison.

d. “best of the best” social comparison.