Which theory argues that people are most likely to rebel when rising expectations are met by an abrupt decline in social rewards?
A) social solidarity theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) anarchist theory
D) strain theory

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Relative deprivation theory suggests that people rebel when they feel a significant discrepancy between their expected and actual social and economic conditions, especially when their rising expectations are suddenly and sharply disappointed.

Which Theory Argues That People Are Most Likely to Rebel