___________refers to the discontent that people may feel when they compare their achievements with those of similarly situated persons and find that they have less than they think they deserve.

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of discontent that arises from comparing oneself to others who are similarly situated and perceiving that one has less than what they think they deserve. It is a relative measure that depends on individual perception and comparison to others, rather than an objective measurement of material or social conditions (absolute deprivation). Conditional deprivation and structured deprivation are not commonly used terms in this context.

___________Refers to the Discontent That People May Feel When They