Describe the 4 comparisons and give an example of an upward comparison, a downward comparison, a temporal comparison, and a self-serving bias that YOU would make for each.

Words: 400
Pages: 2
Subject: Research Writing

The purpose of this assignment is for students to show an understanding of Personality and concepts associated with it. Students must then apply this understanding to a specific example and to an example in their own life.

To successfully complete this assignment, students must:
1. Answer every question in complete sentences!

Include textbook citations within the answer in APA style.
Make sure that there is an APA reference page attached to the assignment.
Make sure to follow all directions in the assignment, including word counts.
Upload the assignment by the due date, including the APA Reference page.
Hint: When using Google docs the formatting gets messed up on the Reference page when the document is uploaded. This means you will lose points for APA style since formatting is important. You might want to save your assignment as a PDF file and then upload it!

For this assignment read the example below, then answer the questions:

You get a C on your psychology exam. Given this scenario.

Describe the 4 comparisons and give an example of an upward comparison, a downward comparison, a temporal comparison, and a self-serving bias that YOU would make for each. (12 pts; Minimum 100 words, include a word count)
Which of these comparisons would make you feel better about getting a C on your exam? Explain why! (4 pts; Minimum 50 words, include word count)
Which of these comparisons would make you feel worse about getting a C on your exam? Explain why! (4 pts; Minimum 50 words, include word count)
Includes an APA Reference page with appropriate pages cited and uses APA referencing style in the assignment when answering questions. (6 pts)
Grammar/spelling mistakes, word counts, use of complete sentences (4 pts)