You are a young person in a room full of people at least 20 or 30 years older than you. Research suggests that you are likely to be especially aware of your age in this situation.

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Final Answer : True, Explanation :  Social comparison theory suggests that individuals are more aware of their characteristics, such as age, when they differ significantly from those around them, leading to heightened self-awareness in situations where one's age starkly contrasts with the majority.

You are a young person in a room full of people at least 20 or 30 years older than you. Research suggests that you are likely to be especially aware of your age in this situation.

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