Which of the Following Statements Is True of Relative Deprivation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of relative deprivation theory?

• A) People always react to relative deprivation by forming social movements.
• B) It explains why some people join movements even though they do not see themselves as deprived.
• C) It explains why some people join movements even though they do not expect to gain anything personally if the movement succeeds.
• D) It is narrower than mass society theory.
• E) According to relative deprivation theorists, people often feel that they deserve better than they have.

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Acres

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