According to Relative Deprivation Theory,people Are Most Likely to Rebel

question 124

Multiple Choice

According to relative deprivation theory,people are most likely to rebel when:

• A)social strain fluctuates out of control
• B)expectations reach low levels
• C)they reach absolute deprivation
• D)organizations fail to maintain social control
• E)rising expectations are met by a sudden decline in received social rewards

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