Practice mode Social Groups

Which statement about reference groups is true?

Correct answer D. Those which do not match membership groups may create feelings of relative deprivation

Explanation

When people compare themselves with a reference group they do not belong to and find themselves worse off, they can experience relative deprivation.

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