Haley's parents bought her a used bicycle for her birthday. She was thrilled until she learned that her best friend received a brand new bicycle for her birthday. Haley's declining satisfaction illustrates

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Haley's declining satisfaction is a result of feeling deprived relative to her friend who received a better bike. This concept is known as relative deprivation, where individuals compare their situation to others and feel a sense of lack or disadvantage.

Haley's Parents Bought Her a Used Bicycle for Her Birthday