Winston has a very negative academic self-concept because most of his classmates are more academically advanced than he is. Winston's experience best illustrates

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Relative deprivation refers to the sense of disadvantage that arises when we compare ourselves to others who are better off than we are in some way. Winston's negative self-concept is likely due to the fact that he is comparing himself to classmates who are more academically advanced, and thus feels deprived relative to them.

Winston Has a Very Negative Academic Self-Concept Because Most of His