Relative Deprivation Theory Holds That Feelings of Dissatisfaction Derive from People's

question 122

Multiple Choice

Relative deprivation theory holds that feelings of dissatisfaction derive from people's

• A) absolute levels of deprivation.
• B) level of deprivation compared to some standard, such as previous experience.
• C) failure to develop any important social identities.
• D) all of the above.

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