A Situation in Which People Believe They Are Not Doing

question 114

Multiple Choice

A situation in which people believe they are not doing well economically in comparison to others is called

• A)absolute deprivation.
• B)relative deprivation.
• C)income inequality.
• D)the feminization of poverty.
• E)poverty perceptions.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance

The degree to which an individual or group can impose their will over others within a social setting, often through a combination of leadership, influence, and hierarchy.

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A stage in Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development where children learn self-sufficiency or experience doubt in their abilities.

Young Adulthood Stage

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