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- 24 Aug 2023
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- 28 May 2026
Haley was excited about receiving a secondhand bike from her parents for her birthday, but her happiness faded when she found out her best friend got a brand-new bike. This decrease in Haley’s satisfaction best demonstrates the: ____________?
Multiple choice question for Emotions. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Haley’s reduced happiness after comparing her gift to her friend’s illustrates the relative deprivation principle, which describes how people feel worse off when they perceive others have better outcomes.
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