According to self-management, when can comparison be useful?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When it helps one understand personal progress and the direction of improvement
Comparison is useful when it provides constructive information about one’s own performance, such as whether progress is occurring and what should be improved next. It should guide realistic goals rather than create jealousy or feelings of inferiority. Thus, option D is correct. The other options describe harmful comparison, which weakens motivation, respect for others, or commitment to the goal.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When it helps one understand personal progress and the direction of improvement
Why is this the correct answer?
Comparison is useful when it provides constructive information about one’s own performance, such as whether progress is occurring and what should be improved next. It should guide realistic goals rather than create jealousy or feelings of inferiority. Thus, option D is correct. The other options describe harmful comparison, which weakens motivation, respect for others, or commitment to the goal.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Thinking. Topic: Decision Making.
