The Perception That One Is Less Well Off Than Others

question 32

Multiple Choice

The perception that one is less well off than others to whom one compares oneself is referred to as

• A)the adaptation level phenomenon.
• B)relative deprivation.
• C)Parkinson's second law.
• D)the unjust-world principle.

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