When he received his Psychology 101 exam back in class,Martin was somewhat satisfied to learn that he got an 84% ,or a grade of "B".Strangely,however,when he learned that the class average was an 87%,he started to feel less satisfaction with his own results.This type of comparison and its impact on our feelings about ourselves,is called __________.
A) the adaptation-level phenomenon
B) masking
C) relative deprivation
D) subjective well-being

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This situation describes the concept of relative deprivation, which refers to the feeling of dissatisfaction that arises when we compare ourselves to others who are doing better than us in a certain area. In this case, Martin's satisfaction with his grade decreased when he learned that others in the class had done better than him. The other answer choices are not applicable in this context.

When He Received His Psychology 101 Exam Back in Class,Martin