Researchers could study the concept of relative deprivation by measuring the discontent of

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Relative deprivation is the feeling of discontent experienced by people who believe that they have less than they are entitled to or less than what others have. Therefore, all the given choices involve people who may experience relative deprivation based on the conditions described, making D the best answer. A involves participants who are paid unfairly, B involves maids who work for wealthy people and may feel deprived based on the wealth they see around them, and C involves female college teachers who are paid less than their male counterparts despite doing the same job.

Researchers Could Study the Concept of Relative Deprivation by Measuring